Vessel Profile

LA VIII

Tug, boom 1966 Canada Steel

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Story

This tug, boom was built in 1966 by Alberni Engineering & Shipyards Ltd. in Port Alberni, BC.

In 1966-1968 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1969 she was owned by H.R. Stafford & Sons Ltd., Nelson BC Canada.

In 1969-1974 she was owned by Eddy Match Co. Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1975-1976 she was owned by Kootenay Forest Products Ltd., Nelson BC Canada.

In 1977-2025 she was owned by George Veale, Balfour BC Canada.

Name	LA VIII

Year Built	1966
Builder	Alberni Engineering & Shipyards Ltd.
Location	Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Hull	Steel

Type	Tug, boom
Dimensions	13.2' × 5.0' × 1.4'
Dimensions (Metric)	4.02m × 1.52m × 0.43m
Gross Tons	0.6
Registered Tons	0.6
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Kiekhaefer Corp., Fond-du-Lac WI USA
Engine Power	65bhp gasoline engine (1966)

Registry 1	327854 (Canada)

Fate	Afloat in 2025
Shipwreck	No

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