Vessel Profile

Chemainus (II)

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Story

This tug, boom was built in 1947 by Newcastle Ship Building Co. Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC.

Historical Notes

Russ Warren (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 17/08/2016) states that "The company was owned by the four brothers Darrell, Ken, Bill and Joe. The company office was located at the foot of Catherine St. In the background is the north end of the Selkirk trestle."

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1949 she was owned by Victoria Lumber Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958-1961 she was owned by Chemainus Towing Co. Ltd., Chemainus BC Canada.

In 1967-1989 she was owned by Warren Tug Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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