Vessel Profile

YMT-554

YMT-554
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This tug was built in 1944 by Falconer Marine Industries Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy as a Canadian Naval Tug, A/S Towing Vessel/Wood-Class Medium Harbour, for service 1944-1947.

She became a Canadian Naval Auxiliary Vessel in service 1947-1974.

In 1957 she was loaned to the Canada Department of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1974-1986 she was owned by Gerald Lawther, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1987-1991 she was owned by D.M.H. Holdings Ltd., Sechelt BC Canada.

In 1992-2004 she was owned by Roberta F. Harvey, Surrey BC Canada.

In 2011-2024 she was owned by Edward G. Bolderson, Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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