Vessel Profile

Kitwanga

Kitwanga
Photo: J.M. Flockhart

Story

This tug was built in 1913 by Dafoe, V.M. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On July 09, 1930 this vessel was destroyed by fire between Ten Mile Point and Star Point at Portland Inlet BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1913 she was owned by Packers Steamship Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 21/10/2025)
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