Vessel Profile

Black Tusk

Black Tusk
Photo: Pat Burns

Story

This tug was built in 1957 by Benson Brothers Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1957-1970 she was owned by Lawrence R. Rasmussen, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970 she was owned by Inlet Marine Services Ltd., Coquitlam BC Canada.

In 1971-1973 she was owned by Roy I. Campbell, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974-1976 she was owned by Peter Tobey, Garibaldi Highlands BC Canada.

In 1977-1978 she was owned by Edward Bolderson, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-1980 she was owned by Surfline Timber Products Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1982-2012 she was owned by Seaway Industries Ltd., Gibsons BC Canada.

In 2013-2024 she was owned by Seaway Industries Ltd., Alert Bay BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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