Vessel Profile

HM Double Down

HM Double Down
Photo: George Schneider

Story

This scow, chip was built in 1966 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1966-1971 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Company, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-2004 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2011-2012 she was owned by Seaspan Marine Corporation, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2012-2014 she was owned by Seaspan ULC, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2017-2020 she was owned by Heavy Metal Holdings Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Heavy Metal Holdings Ltd., Shawnigan Lake BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials "V.T." stood for Vancouver Tugboat Co.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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