Story
This tug was built in 1930 by Prince Rupert Dry Dock & Shipyards Co..
Historical Notes
This vessel was cut in two and made trailerable.
In 1966 this vessel was carried out to the Pacific coast on flat cars. On February 06, 1990 this vessel was lost in a snow storm in the Gulf of Georgia apparently off the mouth of the Fraser River while en route from the Queen Charlotte Islands to Bellingham Wa USA with a load of dogfish. One body came ashore at Point Roberts and one on Gabriola Island - and two others remained missing. It was surmised that this vessel crossed a towline which caused her to founder.
Owners & Masters
In 1930-1960 she was owned by Canadian Northern Steamships Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.
In 1961-1965 she was owned by Canadian National Railway Company, Montreal QC Canada.
In 1965-1973 she was owned by Lawrence Equipment Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
She was laid up in 1973.
In 1973-1974 she was owned by Starbird Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1974-1986 she was owned by Joseph C. Wilson, Langley BC Canada.
In 1986-1989 she was owned by Harold Lennox and Frederick Elworthy (JO), Powell River BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Joseph C. Wilson (1979-1989);
Rebuilds
In 1930 she was assembled at Kelowna BC. In 1965 she was disassembled and moved to Vancouver BC where she was rebuilt as a dragger fishboat.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 13 (1930)
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