Vessel Profile

V.T. No. 5 (I)

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Story

This scow was built in 1913 by Crane, Joseph H. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1913-1919 she was owned by Grant Smith & Co. and McDonnell Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1931 she was owned by British Columbia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1947-1967 she was owned by the Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1972 she was owned by Vancouver Pile Driving & Contracting Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1979 she was owned by Dillingham Corporation Canada Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980-1995 she was owned by Ted Leroy Trucking Ltd., Duncan BC Canada.

In 1997-2025 she was owned by Bettor Enterprises Ltd., Bella Coola BC Canada.

Name Significance

"G.S. McD. Co." stood for Grant Smith & Co. and McDonnell Ltd. "V.P.D." stood for Vancouver Pile Driving & Contracting Co. Ltd. The initials "V.T." stood for Vancouver Tugboat Co.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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