Vessel Profile

Ocean Prince II (I)

Ocean Prince II (I)
Photo: Roy Stewart

Story

This tug was built in 1962 by Russel Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.

Historical Notes

In 1962 this vessel was operating in Port Cartier, QC as a harbour tug and is specially reinforced for operation in ice.

Owners & Masters

In 1962 she was owned by Federal Terminals Ltd. (a division of Federal Commerce & Navigation Ltd.) Montreal QC Canada.

In 1965-1967 she was owned by Quebec Cartier Mining Co., Port Cartier QC Canada.

In 1974-1979 she was owned by Northland Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982-1990 as a tug she was owned by Roylease Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 2002-2004 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2009 she was owned by SMIT Marine (Canada) Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2010-2012 she was owned by Seaspan Marine Corporation, North Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • H. W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest 1966 to 1976 (Ed. Gordon Newell) 1977
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