Story
This tug was built in 1974 by Vito Steel Boat & Barge Construction Ltd. in Delta, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was sponsored by Julia Young. Bill Carey (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 23/08/2016) reports that "Seaspan used her in Vancouver harbour as a 2 man 12 hr shift tug in the 1990s ...was not allowed past Pt Grey without an engineer at first, but CSI endorsed restricted certificate to Roberts Bank and Howe sound as shift tug."
Owners & Masters
In 1974-1984 she was owned by Finning Tractor & Equipment Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985-1997 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1998-2013 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2013-2017 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 2018-2019 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.
In 2023-2025 she was owned by Catherwood Towing Ltd., Mission BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for her sponsor: Julia Young.
References
Canada List of Shipping
