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This freighter was built in 1913 by Hinton Electric Co. Ltd. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1962 this vessel was destroyed by fire at the wharf at Tahsis BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1913-1914 she was owned by the Portland Cement Construction Co. Ltd., London UK.
In 1915 she was owned by the Associated Cement Company at Bamberton BC Canada.
In 1919-1937 she was owned by the British Columbia Cement Co. Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.
In 1941 she was owned by the British Columbia Cement Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1952 she was owned by C. & H. Logging Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1955-1958 she was owned by Texada Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Ken Higgs (1962)
Rebuilds
In 1923 she was rebuilt at Point Hope Shipyard, Victoria BC.
Repower
60hp Fairbanks Morse Diesel engine (1923). Repowered with a 170bhp Caterpillar diesel engine (1952);
References
Canada List of Shipping
