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This tug, anchor-handling was built in 1981 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
12 knots while cruising. Variable pitch propellers, nozzles, a bow thruster and four rudders produced a high degree of manoeuverability. The double drum winch on the deck gave her the capability for heavy load towing. Lloyd's Ice Class 1 standard. This vessel was a modified version of the Arctic Taglu and Arctic Hooper but with about 50% more horsepower. The crew of eleven enjoyed high quality accomodation with space for 7 more passengers.
In 1991 this vessel made a west to east transit of the Northwest Passge under Captain L. Lorengreek.
In 2011 this vessel was classified as Lloyds +100A1 Tug Ice Class I
Owners & Masters
In 1981 she was owned by Dome Petroleum, Calgary AB Canada.
In 1993-2011 she was owned by Atlantic Towing Ltd., Saint John NB Canada.
In 2011-2014 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2015-2017 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 2024 she was owned by Amix Marine Services Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
Masters
Captain L. Lorengreek (1991)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
