Vessel Profile

V.D.S. No. 17

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Story

This scow was built in 1927 by Vancouver Dredging & Salvage Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1928 she was owned by G.E. Burdick, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1931-1961 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1967 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1979-2008 she was owned by Douglas P. Dunster, Gold River BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials V.D.S. stood for Vancouver Dry Dock and Salvage Co. Ltd.

References

  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
  • Canada List of Shipping
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