Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1916 in New York, NY.
Historical Notes
This vessel was a blimp design. This vessel was broken up and burned on Heatley Spit with the remains dumped at sea.
Owners & Masters
In 1916 she was a steam pinnace in the United States Navy.
In 1921 she was owned by Minister of Lands & Forests, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1921 she functioned as an Assistant Ranger launch.
In 1926-1942 she was owned by Harry E. Troup and Maurice G. Troup, Ladysmith BC Canada.
In 1943-1947 she was owned by William Yorke Higgs, Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1953-1954 she was owned by Nanaimo Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1958-1961 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Jack Little; Captain Maurice G. Troup;
Rebuilds
In 1926 rebuilt at Vancouver BC by Hoffar Bros.
Repower
She was repowred with a 5hp engine; She was repowred with a 115hp engine;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Coney, Michael (1983)
