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This landing craft was built in 1943 by New Jersey Ship Building Corp. in Barber, NJ.
Historical Notes
George Duddy (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 08/11/2016) states that "this vessel was brought from Vancouver around Alaska and sailed up the Mackenzie River. It is noted in some photos that this vessel hit a rock and was subsequently cut down for use as a tug." In 1976 this vessel was reported to have been broken up in the NT.
Owners & Masters
In 1943-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1949-1961 she was owned by Yellowknife Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.
In 1965 she was owned by Booth Leasing of Canada Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.
In 1965-1966 she was owned by Yellowknife Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.
In 1966-1976 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.
Masters
Captain Frederick Coe;
Rebuilds
In 1957 she was rebuilt by Victoria Machinery Depot at Hay River NWT to 244.05gt 165.95rt
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- George Duddy (2016)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
