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This fireboat was built in 1928 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was sponsored by Ms. Iris Gibbens, daughter of the Acting Manager of the City of Vancouver BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1928-1931 she was owned by City of Vancouver - financed by the False Creek Property owners and the City based in and for use only in False Creek.
In 1940-1966 she was owned by the City of Vancouver Fire Department, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1974-1979 as a workboat she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985 she was owned by Stikine Salmon Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1995-2004 she was owned by Wayne Palley, Port Edward BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1964 she had new bottom plating & new rudders installed by Burrard Shipyard & Marine Ways Ltd.
Repower
Repowered with a 165bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- McKee, William C. (1978)
- Morris, Rob and Leonard McCann. (1997) Greater Vancouver Hall of Fame. In The Greater Vancouver Book: an urban encyclopedia. Ed. Chuck Davis. Vancouver BC: Linkman Press
