Story
This tug, harbour was built in 1979 by E.S. Fox Ltd. in Niagara Falls, ON.
Historical Notes
(this vessel was not listed in the 1978-1984 Lists of Shipping). Shane Deinstadt (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 13/01/2018) states that "original engine boxes with drives came from the Welland Canal after a test project by the Feds was cancelled, They were put up for bids and Minette Bay Ship Docking Ltd bought them shippped them on the deck of a frighter to the Fraser River, then Vetoe's reconfigured them as per drawings done by Cleaver and Walkingshaw ( Bob Armour) They went into service Jan 1 1984 and operated continualy at Ridly Terminals Inc for 27 years. Company was purchased by SMIT Marine and the vessels were merged into the Prince Rupert fleel.
They are now out of service waiting for scrapping." this vessel is no longer registered in Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1979 she was owned by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority, Toronto ON Canada.
In 1985-2009 she was owned by Minette Bay Shipdocking Ltd., Kitimat BC Canada.
In 2010-2011 she was owned by SMIT Harbour Towage Vancouver Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2012 she was owned by Smit Marine Canada Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2015-2018 she was owned by Saam Smit Canada Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.
References
Canada List of Shipping
