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This tug was built in 1917 by U.S. Navy Yard (Brooklyn NY) in New York, NY.
Historical Notes
This vessel towed booms from Hornby and Denman as well as towing the oil barge from Vancouver to Comox Logging booming ground. On September 18, 1929 this vessel sank following an explosion while towing a pilchard barge in Tahsis Channel, Nootka Sound.
Owners & Masters
In 1917 she was owned by the United States Navy as a pinnace.
In 1924 she was owned by John A. Brackett & William G. Taylor (JO), Pender Island BC Canada.
In 1927-1929 she was owned by James A. Brackett, Pender Island BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Alex Brackett (1924-1928);
References
- Isenor, D.E., W.N. McInnis, E.G. Stephens and D.E. Watson (1987)
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
