Vessel Profile

Gulf Tide

Gulf Tide
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This tug was built in 1948 by Garmat Pleasure Craft Ltd. in Nelson, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel towed on interior BC lakes. Later this vessel towed oil barges.

Owners & Masters

In 1948-1950 she was owned by the Glacier Lumber Co. Ltd., Nelson BC Canada.

In 1950-1968 she was owned by Kootenay Forest Products Ltd., Nelson BC Canada.

In 1969-1974 she was owned by the Eddy Match Co. Ltd.

In 1975-1977-1978 she was owned by Milan Cejka (MO), Port Moody BC Canada.

In 1979-1982 she was owned by Harvey M. Wilson, Surrey BC Canada.

In 1982-1985 she was owned by William Foote, Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1985-1987 she was owned by Crescent Ridge Contracting Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1988-1991 she was owned by Gulf Towing Ltd., Aldergrove BC Canada.

In 1992-1997 she was owned by David H. Doig, Surrey BC Canada.

In 2001 she was owned by Ray Roth, USA.

In 2006-2014 she was owned by Strait Arrow Marine Ltd., Salt Spring Island BC Canada.

In 2015-2021 she was owned by Strait Arrow Marine Ltd., Denny Island BC Canada.

In 2023 she was owned by Matthew D. Mayhew, Denny Island BC Canada.

In 2024 she was owned by Matthew D. Mayhew, Ladysmith BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1988 she was rebuilt at Allied Shipyards

Repower

Repowered with a 200hp engine (1950)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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