Story
This tug was built in 1927 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1927-1931 she was owned by Samuel Prest, Chilliwack BC Canada.
In 1932 she was owned by Will Vivian, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Hugh T. Gray & George Jack (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1944-1945 she was owned by George Jack (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948 she was owned by Stanley H. Gray, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1949 she was owned by Americo V. DiCastri, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953-1962 she was owned by Westview Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1953 she was rebuilt to 38.7' x 11.3' x 3.6' 9gt 6rt
Repower
Repowered with a 4nhp engine (1935); Repowered with a 110bhp engine (1953);
References
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
