Vessel Profile

YTL-553 (Wildwood)

YTL-553 (Wildwood)
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Story

This tug was built in 1944 by Falconer Marine Industries Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was originally constructed as a Torpedo Recovery vessel. This vessel was one of a class of three with the Oakwood and Lakewood.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1959 she was purchased by Gary Kleaman and rebuilt in Burrard Inlet BC Canada.

In 1967 she was a Canadian Navy Auxiliary vessel.

In 2001-2014 she was owned by Gordon K. Tagg, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2017-2021 she was owned by 1027493 B.C. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 671 GMC "Jimmy" Turbo Charged 165 hp diesel engine.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy Gordon Tagg (01/09/2013)
  • Personal Communication (Gordon Tagg - John MacFarlane 24/09/2013)
  • A.D. Baker (comp.) (1999)
  • Moore, Captain John (1983)
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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