Vessel Profile

Western Caper

Western Caper
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This tug was built in 1961 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

On January 5, 1967 this vessel suffered a fire at the north end of Arrow Lake BC and was declared a total loss.

In 1968 this vessel was rebuilt and put back into service.

Owners & Masters

In 1961-1967 she was owned by Celgar Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967-1979 she was owned by Point Grey Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982-1988 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1989 she was owned by Rivtow Straits Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990-1991 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1992-1993 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1994-1995 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1997-1999 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Life Line Marine Services Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.

In 2009-2014 she was owned by General Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2017-2020 she was owned by Gravity Towing Ltd., Agassiz BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Gravity Towing Ltd., Rosedale BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1968 she was rebuilt at New Westminster BC 10.82m x 3.84m x 1.65m

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