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This tug was built in 1972 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
Ice strengthened and fitted for deck cargo.
In 1985 this vessel was commanded by Captain C. Eckford on a partial transit of the Northwest Passage eastward through Peel Sound to Resolute and return.
Owners & Masters
In 1972-1973 she was owned by Nordic Offshore Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973-1974 she was owned by Federal Commerce, Mo0ntreal QC Canada.
In 1976 she was owned by Federal Commerce & Navigation Co. Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.
In 1982-1989 she was owned by Arctic Transportation Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.
In 1990 she was owned by SDMNUS Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1997 she was owned by Northwest Navigation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1999-2003 she was owned by McKeil Work Boats Ltd., Hamilton ON Canada.
Masters
Captain C. Eckford (1985)
References
- MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
