Vessel Profile

Squamish King (I)

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Story

This tug, harbour was built in 1924 by Harbour Boat Builders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1987-1988 this vessel was stored on land at Vernon BC at John's Boat Sales (an old garage). Another version is that this vessel was destroyed by fire and sank at Campbell River BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1924 she was owned by William M. Baird, Port Moody BC Canada.

In 1935 she was owned by Billy Burke, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1958 she was owned by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959 she was owned by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. (1957) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1960-1967 she was owned by Queen Charlotte Equipment Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967 she was owned by Squamish Tugboat Co. Ltd., Brackendale BC Canada.

In 1968 she was owned by Squamish Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Garabaldi Highlands BC Canada.

In 1970-1985 she was owned by Peter Tobey, Brackendale BC Canada.

Repower

40bhp engine (1945); Repowered with a 80hp engine (1953);

References

Canada List of Shipping

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