Vessel Profile

Standto (I)

Standto (I)
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This tug was built in 1914 by Dawe Shipyards Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1944 a fire started in the galley while off Gossip Shoal on the delivery voyage to Island Tug & Barge in Victoria BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1937-1944 she was owned by Standard Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1944-1967 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1973-1985 she was owned by Sooke Forest Products Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1986-2008 she was owned by Lamford Forest Products Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

Masters

Captain Harry Jamieson (1943)

Repower

Repowered with a 68hp diesel engine (1944c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
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