Story
This tug was built in 1926 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1928 she was owned by Wallace Diesel Ships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1928-1931-1934 she was owned by The Packers Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1934-1951 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1951-1953 she was owned by Peter Veliskic, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1958 she was owned by Clyde Leask, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1961-1972 she was owned by Harry Assu, Quathiaski Cove BC Canada.
In 1973-1974 she was owned by Walter Kukuljian, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1980 she was owned by William R. Assu, Quathiaski Cove BC Canada.
In 1983-2004 she was owned by Douglas Shopland, Union Bay BC Canada.
In 2011-2012 she was owned by Douglas R. Shopland, Comox BC and Ocean Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2013-2024 she was owned by Douglas R. Shopland, Comox BC Canada.
Name Significance
The W. stood for Wallace.
Rebuilds
In 1950 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC 17.89m x 4.69m x 2.23m
Repower
Repowered with a 150hp engine (1957c);
References
Canada List of Shipping
