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This dredge, suction was built in 1956 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Some Dutch suction dredge equipment was installed on a barge. It was owned by Dutch immigrants to Canada who were reclaiming wetlands on the Pitt River to create agricultural lands in what is now known as the Pitt Polder.
Owners & Masters
In 1956 she was owned by Pitt Polder Ltd., Pitt Meadows BC Canada.
In 1958-1966 she was owned by Pitt Polder Engineering Ltd., Pitt Meadows BC Canada.
In 1966-1967 she was owned by Joh. Boele Dredging Contractors Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1975 she was owned by Sagra Dredging and Contracting Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1976-1978 she was owned by Riparian Dredging Inc., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1979-2018 she was owned by Minette Bay Marina Ltd., Kitimat BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1964 she was rebuilt at New Westminster BC.
References
- McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
