Story
This tug was built in 1938 by Benson, Albert C. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
On April 06, 1987 this vessel sank after hitting a bluff in Tribune Channel BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1938-1951 she was owned by Harbour Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1951-1957 she was owned by Dolmage Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1957-1960 she was owned by Vancouver Log Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1960-1968 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1968-1970-1973 she was owned by Danmar Towing Services Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1974-1978 she was owned by Graham B. Walker, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1979-1987 she was owned by Thompson Navigation Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1994 she was owned by Canadian interests.
Masters
Captain Don Thompson (1980)
Name Significance
Damar is a conjuction of the names of the owner and his wife.
Repower
Repowered in 1957 with a 220bhp tandem twin engine by General Motors Corp.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
