Story
This tug was built in 1926 by Moscrop, Arthur in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Kyle Stubbs (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 30/10/2017) reports that "this vessel sank on August 15, 2000 in Vixen Inlet near Meyers Chuck, Alaska USA and was not recovered."
Owners & Masters
In 1926 she was owned by Coyle Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1926-1937 she was owned by Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1956 she was owned by Pacific coyle Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956 she was owned by Norman R. Whittall Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956-1968 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1968-1970 she was owned by Robert Paul Sampson, Duncan BC Canada.
In 1970-1995 she was owned by Jay & Charlotte Mossman, Port Orchard WA USA.
In 1996-2000 she was owned by an Alaskan owner for use as a floating motel.
Repower
Repowered with a 400hp Glenifer engine (1953); Repowered with a 400bhp Enterprise engine;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
