Story
This tanker was built in 1942 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
In 1999 this vessel sank and was salvaged at Shearwater BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1942 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1947 she was owned by Freeman Logging Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948-1969 she was owned by River Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1969-1977 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977-1979 she was owned by Simpson Bros. Logging Ltd., Mission BC Canada.
In 1980-1982 she was owned by A & R Fishing Ltd., Albion BC Canada.
In 1982-2001 she was owned by John L. Gerry, Cobble Hill BC Canada.
In 2004-2011 she was owned by Bowdy's Tree Service Ltd., Bella Coola BC Canada.
Name Significance
An Auklet is a small seabird.
Repower
Repowered with a 165hp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
