Story
This tug was built in 1944 by Wilmington Boat Works Inc..
Historical Notes
Bill McKay (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 20/03/2020) stated that "the "first" Seaspan Challenger was a former US Army TP-class wooden tug. Formerly the 'Island Challenger'. had a 765hp D-398 12cyl Cat in her...after the 450bhp Fairbanks-Morse diesel came out in the 70's. This vessel was broken up in Alaska a few years ago."
Owners & Masters
In 1944 as a TP-type tug she was owned by the United States Army Transport Service.
In 1946 she was owned by H.B. Elworthy, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1949-1971 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1972 she was owned by Vancouver Tug & Barge Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973-1984 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985 she was owned by Jerry Brown, Sequim WA USA.
Repower
In 1962 repowered with a 1065hp Caterpillar engine.
References
Canada List of Shipping
