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This buoy & light tender was built in 1961 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was a shallow draft buoy vessel for service on the Mackenzie River. This vessel is no longer registered in Canada.
She was subsequently re-registered. Captain Chris Holloway stated "It is owned by Arctic Duchess Adventures and is permanently anchored in Yellowknife Bay and is part of a tourist attraction in the winter."
Owners & Masters
In 1961-1995 she was owned by the Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1997-1999 she was owned by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 2001-2016 she was owned by RTL Robinson Enterprises Ltd., Yellowknife NT Canada. (Canadian Register closed 2016-05-10).
In 2023-2024 she was owned by Jake Olson, Yellowknife NT Canada.
Masters
Captain Chris Holloway (1992-2004 part-time);
Rebuilds
In 1967 she was rebuilt at Fort Smith NT.
Repower
Repowered with 2-365bhp diesel engines (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Captain Chris Holloway - Nauticapedia 06/11/2024)
