Story
This tug was built in 1904 by Neafie & Levy Ship & Engine Building Co. in Wilmington, DE.
Historical Notes
In 1904 this vessel was engaged in the construction of the Panama Canal in barge service at Colima Mexico.
In 1909 this vessel was laid up at Seattle WA USA.
In 1918 with the Tees this vesselpulled the 4-masted ship Rosamond off of Race Rocks.
In 1946 this vessel was sold, broken up and her hull used as a breakwater at Royston BC Canada. Note: the image of the vessel depicted may actually be the Nanoose.
Owners & Masters
In 1904 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1911-1946 she was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railways Steamships Services, Montreal QC Canada.
In 1946 she was owned by Comox Logging and Railway Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Arthur Stohlberg (1916); Captain Jacob B. Singleton (1936);
Name Significance
Qualicum from an First Nations word meaning "place of the dog or chum salmon."
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1906)
