Histoire
This tug was built in 1932 by Foster, Bertram in Victoria, BC.
Notes historiques
Tad Roberts (Email to Nauticapedia 20/12/2024) stated "I closed the registration as my Dad (Lee Roberts) had sold the boat about two years ago to April Point Marine Services, but they never changed the registration." This vessel sank at her berth in early March 2025 and was broken up soon after.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1932-1952 she was owned by Great Central Sawmills Ltd., Great Central BC Canada.
In 1952-1961 she was owned by MacMillan & Bloedel (Alberni) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel & Powell River Industries (Alberni) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966-1970 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel (Alberni) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1973 she was owned by Allan Zueff, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973-1998 she was owned by Lee Roberts, Quathiaski Cove BC Canada.
In 2001-2022 she was owned by Diamond Bay Marine Services Ltd., Heriot Bay BC Canada. (Her Canada Register was closed on 2024-05-22).
In 2022-2025 she was owned by April Point Marine Services.
Signification du nom
Joe Drinkwater was a prospector and contractor. He built the original floating Ark Hotel at Great Central Lake BC. He discovered Della Falls (reputed to be the highest in Canada.
Remotorisation
Repowered in 1956 with a 165hp diesel engine by Gray Motor Co.
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- www.albernivalleynews.com ↗ (website viewed 20/12/2024)
