Story
This tug was built in 1955 by Bisset, James & Anders Gilstein in North Vancouver, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1955-1964 she was owned by Bennett Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1965-1971 she was owned by Mercury Marine Barge Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by Lyttle Bros., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-1984 she was owned by Mercury Marine Services Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985 she was owned by Port Washington Excavating Ltd., Port Washington BC Canada.
In 1984-1989 she was owned by Higgs Marine Services Ltd. (Captain Bill Higgs), Sechelt BC Canada.
In 1989-1993 she was owned by Bob Henshaw.
In 1995-2004 she was owned by Thulin Towing Co. Ltd., Powell River BC Canada.
In 2011-2012 she was owned by Neka Bay Holdings Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 2013-2024 she was owned by Silva Services Ltd., Duncan BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 340bhp diesel engine (1983)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bill Higgs - Nauticapedia 11/12/2021)