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This tug was built in 1952 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was designed with a tunnel stern, for moving the barge Arrow Park. This vessel was shipped by rail to the Arrow Lakes. On November 17, 1956 this vessel foundered and sank off Spanish Banks while towing logs. The wreck was located by diver Joe Hartle who facilitated the salvage. On September 4, 1980 this vessel sank in Douglas Channel near Hawkesworth Island BC
Owners & Masters
In 1952-1956 she was owned by Interior Tug & Transport Co. Ltd., Revelstoke BC Canada.
In 1956-1963 she was owned by River Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1963-1980 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
References
- McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- A.C. (Fred) Rogers (2003) Historic Divers of British Columbia
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
