Geschichte
This icebreaker, light (medium navaids tender arctic class 2) was built in 1985 by Vito Steel Boat & Barge Construction Ltd. in Delta, BC.
Historische Notizen
After completion, the ship sailed to eastern Canada, transiting the Panama Canal and deploying to the Great Lakes. The ship is assigned to the Central Region, based at Parry Sound, Ontario. This vessel is responsible for keeping an ice-free passage between Port Colborne, Ontario and Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1985-2022 she was owned by The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa ON Canada.
Namensbedeutung
Named after the 19th century maritime inspector and first head of Board of Steamship Inspectors Samuel Risley for Upper Canada and Ontario.
Referenzen
- McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
- Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
- Canada List of Shipping
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
