Vessel Profile

Van Bar 16

Van Bar 16
Photo: Mike Clement collection

Story

This scow was built in 1931 by Burrard Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd., Vancouver BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1931-1963 she was owned by Kingcome Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963-1965 she was owned by Vancouver Tug boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1965-1971 she was owned by Harbour Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971-1972 she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1979 she was owned by Intercon Construction Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979 she was owned by Intercon Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-2007 she was owned by Wag Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials "K.N." in the name stood for Kingcome Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC. The initials "G. of G. " stood for Gulf of Georgia.

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