Vessel Profile

Canfors No. 6

Canfors No. 6
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This tug was built in 1948 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1948-1969 she was owned by Canadian Forest Products Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1974 she was owned by L.K. Creelman Co. Ltd., Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1975-2014 she was owned by Alert Bay Pile Driving Co. Ltd., Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by Alert Bay Towing Ltd., Alert Bay BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 390 V-12 GM engine (2001); Repowered with a 400bhp engine (2009);

References

Canada List of Shipping

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