Vessel Profile

V.P.D. No. 27

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Story

This barge, covered was built in 1953 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1953-1965 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Company Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by Vancouver Pile Driving & Contracting Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967-1976 she was owned by Ocean Equipment Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1984 she was owned by Dillingham Corporation Canada Ltd., North Vancouve BC Canada.

In 1985-1993 she was owned by Dillingham Construction Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1995-1999 she was owned by Humphries Tug & Barge Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2001-2003 she was owned by Koprino Logging Contractors Ltd., Port Hardy BC Canada.

In 2004-2024 she was owned by General Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials "V.T." stood for Vancouver Tugboat Co.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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