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Island Imp

Island Imp
Source : Archives Nauticapedia

Histoire

This tug was built in 1918 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Notes historiques

In 1964 this vessel was incorporated into a rock jetty.

Propriétaires et capitaines

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.

Remotorisation

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);

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