Story
This tug was built in 1912 by Westminster Marine Railway Co. Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
At Christmas 1936 this tug sank in a storm near Comox BC Canada. On December 29, 1936 this vessel was raised by the Skookum 2.
Owners & Masters
In 1912-1947 she was owned by Canadian Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948-1958 she was owned by Westminster Charterers Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by Westminster Tugboats Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1962 she was owned by Bridge Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967 she was owned by Seaway Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1970 she was owned by Egmont Towing & Sorting Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-1984 she was owned by Monarch Towing Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985-1989 she was owned by Arthur Noble, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1990 she was owned by 374107 B.C. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1992 she was owned by Ken Harvey Fox, Cowichan Bay BC Canada.
In 1995-2014 she was owned Robert A. Boucher, Hagensborg BC Canada.
In 2015-2025 she was owned by Robert Helenius, Williams Lake BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Charles Morden;
Rebuilds
In 1949 she was rebuilt at New Westminster BC 53.2' x 14.6' x 6.1' (16.22m x 4.45m x 1.86m)
Repower
Repowered with a 120bhp engine (1948); Repowered with a 400bhp engine (1961c); Repowered with a 360hp engine (1967c); Repowered with a 365bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Vancouver Sun Tuesday December 29, 1936
