Vessel Profile

Glendon (H.M.C.S.)

Glendon (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: Mark Horne

Story

This tug was built in 1944 by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was used to tow the oil barge North Arm Lubricator (launched in 1964) which hauled Standard Oil products.

In 2017 this vessel was reported as broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1945 she was owned by The Minister of National Defence, Ottawa ON Canada for the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was paid off for disposal, and put into service as the Canadian naval auxiliary vessel Glendon 1946-1964.

In 1964-1994 she was owned by North Arm Transportation Ltd. (a subsidiary of Stradiotti Brothers Ltd.)., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1995-1999 she was owned by John E. Dickie, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2024 she was owned by Brant Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1964 she was rebuilt at McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co Ltd. Dollarton BC.

Repower

In 1964 she was repowered with a 460bhp GM diesel; Repowered with a 675bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • RG12 Reel T-11591 (North Arm Highlander)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 29/01/2018)
  • RG12 Reel T-11591 (North Arm Highlander)
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