Vessel Profile

Pogo (II)

Pogo (II)
Photo: John M. MacFarlane Collection

Story

This tug was built in 1954 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

Bob Fiorello (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 04/08/2022) stated "1953-54 Manly built a tug called Pogo which became the Firmac, used by the Canadian White Pine to check & map the booming grounds. This vessel had a 120 hp Chrysler imperial gas engine."

Owners & Masters

In 1954-1956 she was owned by John Manly Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1958-1974 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975-2011 she was owned by Kukri Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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