Story
This tug was built in 1925 by Clyde Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1952 this vessel went aground on Merry Island BC Canada. This vessel was a derelict in Barnard Harbour BC (north end of Princess Royal Island - Whale Channel).
Owners & Masters
In 1925-1936 she was owned by Miss Margaret Hodder, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937 she was owned by Margaret & Robert Hodder, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1938-1942 she was owned by Margaret & James R. Hodder (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1942-1949 she was owned by Straits Towing & Salvage Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1958-1966 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966 she was owned by Phillip B. Turner, Queen Charlotte City BC Canada.
In 1973-1979 she was owned by Hunter Point Logging Co. Ltd., Winnipeg MB Canada.
In 1979-1980 she was owned by Jean E. Watmough, Queen Charlotte City BC Canada.
In 1985-2011 she was owned by James M. Wallington, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
Name Significance
She was named after Elizabeth, Dorothy and Margaret Hodder.
Repower
230bhp Union 8 cylinder diesel engine (1935)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.hoddertug.com ↗
