Vessel Profile

Race Point I

Tug, harbour 1970 Canada Steel

Photo: Len Burton

Story

This tug, harbour was built in 1970 by B.C. Marine Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

In 1970-1989 she was owned by Swiftsure Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990 she was owned by Fletcher Challenge Canada Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1991-1992 she was owned by Race Point Work Boats Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1993-2020 she was owned by Jones Marine Services Ltd., Chemainus BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Wenstob Timber Resources Ltd., Sooke BC Canada.

Name	Race Point I
Also Known As	Swiftsure III (II), Race Point I (1991)

Type	Tug, harbour
Dimensions	49.0' × 19.0' × 11.0'
Dimensions (Metric)	18.78m × 6.22m × 2.53m
Gross Tons	86.78
Registered Tons	8.09
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria IL USA
Engine Power	850bhp diesel engine (1970)

Registry 1	344613 (Canada)

Fate	Afloat in 2024
Shipwreck	No

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