Vessel Profile

Frank Hunter

Frank Hunter
Photo: Ray Warren photo August 26, 1979 Vancouver Bc Canada.

Story

This tug was built in 1953 by Alberni Engineering & Shipyards Ltd. in Port Alberni, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1953-1985 she was owned by C.H. Cates & Sons Ltd. North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1988 she was owned by Westview Towing Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1989-1995 she was owned by Westview Sable Fish Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1997-2001 she was owned by Pacific Island Falling Ltd., Tahsis BC Canada.

In 2003-2025 she was owned by John Frank Jr., Ahousat BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 525bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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