Vessel Profile

Yorke No. 16

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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 six rail cars to and from lumber mills on the south coast.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1967 she was owned by F.M.Yorke & Son Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1977 she was owned by Aqua Transportation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1978-1993 she was owned by Dillingham Corporation Canada Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1995 she was owned by Delta Catalytic Constructors Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

In 1997-2025 she was owned by Cmir Holdings Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

References

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