Vessel Profile

Yorke No. 14

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Story

This barge, rail car was built in 1958 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was designed to carry four rail cars to and from lumber mills on the south coast.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1965 she was owned by F.M. Yorke & Son Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966-1972 she was owned by Mountain Barges Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1978 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-1984 she was owned by Rivcon Equipment Ltd., Delta BC Canada.

In 1985-1987 she was owned by Miller Contracting Ltd., Langley BC Canada.

In 1988-1990 she was owned by Westview Dredging Ltd., Powell River BC Canada.

In 1991-2024 she was owned by Jack Cewe Ltd., Coquitlam BC Canada.

References

  • McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
  • Canada List of Shipping
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