Story
This tug was built in 1910 by Sugustai, Y. in Claxton, BC.
Historical Notes
On July 02, 1924 this vessel was destroyed by fire at Portland Island BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1910-1911 she was owned by Wallace Bros. Packing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1911 she was owned by Ernest V. Bodwell, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1911-1922 she was owned by Wallace Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1922-1946 she was owned by Captain William H. Hind, Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain William H. Hind (1923-1924);
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt as the Whind by Captain W.H. Hind at New Westminster BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1924 with a 90bhp gasoline engine by Porman & Co., London UK.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Rogers, F. (1992)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 17/02/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 17/02/2025)
