Vessel Profile

Gorilla

Gorilla
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This tug was built in 1921 by C.H. Cates & Sons Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1921-1979 she was owned by C.H. Cates & Sons Ltd. North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Tymac Launch Service Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982-2001 she was owned by Phillipsons Holdings Ltd.

In 2001-2014 she was owned by Tymac Launch Service Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2017-2024 she was owned by Gregor Jahn, North Saanich BC Canada.

Repower

50hp diesel engine Union Gas Engine Co., San Francisco CA USA (1949c);

References

Canada List of Shipping

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