Vessel Profile

Barrington (C.G.S.)

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Story

This tug was built in 1887 in Shelburne, NS.

Historical Notes

In 1938 the Registrar of Shipping noted that this vessel had been wrecked.

Owners & Masters

In 1887 she was owned by the Canadian Government.

In 1918 she was acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy for service.

In 1927-1938 she was owned by the Minister of Marine & Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.

Repower

Engines removed.

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