Vessel Profile

Salvage Queen (II)

Salvage Queen (II)
Photo: Mike Clement collection

Story

This tug was built in 1943 by Astoria Marine Construction Co., Astoria OR USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1948-1950 she was owned by Straits Towing & Salvage Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950-1952 she was owned by Vancouver Salvage Equipment Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1952-1957 she was owned by Pacific Salvage Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1957-1966 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by Emlyn Matthews (MO), Pitt Meadows BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by Roger T. Shannon (MO), Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by USA interests.

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