Vessel Profile

Britoil 7

Britoil 7
Photo: Harbour & Shipping Magazine

Story

This tug, anchor-handling was built in 1984 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was fitted for anchor handling and fire-fighting In 1989 under the command of Captain Selby Wiseman this vessel completed a partial transit of the Northwest Passage eastward from Tuktoyaktuk to Peel Sound and Lancaster Sound.

Owners & Masters

In 1984-1991 she was owned by Arctic Transportation Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
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