物語
This tug was built in 1920 by Pike, Joseph William in New Westminster, BC.
歴史的注記
In 1929 this vessel sailed chiefly out of Victoria to Vancouver Island's west coast towing for Cathels and Sorenson Ltd., and independent loggers Lamont, Rutger, Baird, Frank Baker and John Quinn in the Port San Juan area. On August 5, 1930 this vessel was grounded in the fog near Jordan River. This vessel was refloated with the help of the Daring (Captain Fred MacFarlane).
In 1940c Arthur MacFarlane put a bear in the bunk of the Engineer Cliff Eastwood as a prank.
In 1948 this vessel towed a Davis Raft (25 million board feet) the largest ever towed into the Fraser River. On February 13, 1968 this vessel was grounded on Mowat Reef.
In 1973 this vessel sank at Yuculta Rapids BC after grounding. This vessel was salvaged and crew rescued.
In 1988 this vessel was located in Maple Bay BC as a liveaboard. Douglas MacFarlane reports that this vessel was eventually sold to US interests.
所有者と船長
In 1920-1927 she was owned by Joseph William Pike, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1927-1941 she was owned by MacFarlane Brothers Ltd. (Fred and Arthur MacFarlane), 118 Pemberton Bldg Victoria BC Canada.
In 1941-1945 she was owned by Francis A. MacFarlane, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1945-1953 she was owned by John Bruno, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953-1973 she was owned by Swiftsure Towing Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1973-1988 she was owned by Robert P. Sampson, Duncan BC Canada.
船長
Captain Andrew Slater; Captain J.J. McPhee; Captain James Olsen; Captain J. Gillam; Captain George A. MacFarlane; Captain W. Prudhomme; Captain B. Ordano;
名前の由来
The initials J.W.P. stood for 'John William Pike'.
改修
In 1944 she was rebuilt with pilothouse control 300bhp engine. In 1948 she renewed bulwarks and overhauled. Radar fitted in 1952. In 1961c she was powered by a 400hp engine.
動力換装
In 1941 she was rebuilt and repowered with a 9nhp diesel engine. In 1944 she was repowered with a 300bhp diesel engine.
参考文献
- John D.S. Henderson (Personal Communication with John M. MacFarlane 14/10/1999)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Personal Conversation (Douglas MacFarlane - John MacFarlane) Sooke BC 04/09/1989
- Personal Conversation (Douglas MacFarlane - John MacFarlane) Sooke BC 25/04/2014
- H. W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest 1966 to 1976 (Ed. Gordon Newell) 1977
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 21/03/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 21/03/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 21/03/2025)
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