Vessel Profile

Coastal Duke

Coastal Duke
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This tug was built in 1961 by Van's Steel Fabricators Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1961-1974 she was owned by Baird's Tugboats Ltd., Port Moody BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by False Creek Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1976 she was owned by Lions Gate Tug & Barge (1973) Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1978 she was owned by Aqua Towing Ltd., Ucluelet BC Canada.

In 1979-1980 she was owned by Broughton Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982 she was owned by Syringa Towing Ltd., Gibsons BC Canada.

In 1983-2005 she was owned by Humphries Tug & Barge Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2006-2014 she was owned by Risco Marine Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2015-2024 she was owned by Intercoastal Tug and Barge Services Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with 2-115bhp diesel engines (1985)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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