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This drill ship, ice strengthened was built in 1945 by J.A. Jones Construction Co. Inc. in Brunswick, GA.
Historical Notes
Type C1-M-AV1 drill ship.
In 1988 this vessel made an East to West Transit of the Northwest Passage under Captain Ronald Colby.
Owners & Masters
She was owned by the US Department of Commerce, Washington DC USA.
In 1976-79 she was owned by Dome Petroleum Ltd., Calgary AB (Canadian Marine Drilling Ltd., mgrs.)
Masters
Captain Ronald Colby (1988);
Rebuilds
In 1976 she was rebuilt at Galveston TX. In 1980 she was rebuilt at McKinley Bay NT. In 1980 she was rebuilt at McKinley Bay NT.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
