Story
This tug was built in 1936 by Alberni Engineering & Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1965 she was owned by Macmillan Bloedel & Powell River Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970 she was owned by Alex Zueff, Gibsons BC Canada.
In 1972 she was owned by Samuel S, Martin, Gabriola Island BC Canada.
In 1977-1978 she was owned by Lucille Martin, Gabriola Island BC Canada.
In 1979-1980 she was owned by Charles R. Lowes, Heriot Bay BC Canada.
In 1982-1986 she was owned by Anthony W. Thomas Donaldson, Sidney BC Canada.
In 2001 she was owned by John H. Sampson, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2003-2012 she was owned by Roger H. Sampson, Victoria BC Canada.
Name Significance
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.
Repower
Repowered with a 165bhp GM diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.albernivalleynews.com ↗ (website viewed 20/12/2024)
