Vessel Profile

Charles H. Cates XVIII (I)

Charles H. Cates XVIII (I)
Photo: Cliff Rayner

Story

This tug was built in 1918 in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1919 she was owned by The Progressive Steamboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1919-1921 she was owned by B.W.B. Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1924 she was owned by Blue Band Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1931-1946 she was owned by B.C. Mills Tug and Barge Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1946 she was owned by M.R.Cliff Towing Co. & B.C. Mills Tug and Barge Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950-1959 she was owned by M.R. Cliff Tugboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1960-1964 she was owned by C.H. Cates & Sons Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain O.A. Clampitt

Repower

19hp engine (1926); 360bhp engine (1944)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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