Story
This tug was built in 1918 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1964 this vessel was incorporated into a rock jetty.
Owners & Masters
In 1918-1926 she was owned by Belmont Surf Inlet Mines Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1926-1937 she was owned by Benjamin Gilbert, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1944 she was owned by Standard Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1944-1964 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1936 with a 54bhp engine by Norris Henty & Gardner, UK; Repowered in 1944 with a 100bhp diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Corp.; Repowered with a 115bhp engine (1946);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/09/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/09/2025)
