Vessel Profile

Spruce I

Spruce I
Photo: Ray Warren photo November 20, 2019 Vancouver BC

Story

This tug was built in 1964 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1964 this vessel was designed as a sister ship to the tug Harmac Pine.

Owners & Masters

In 1964-1993 she was owned by Kingcome Navigation Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1994-1999 she was owned by Royal Bank Leasing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Mariner Towing Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2009-2014 she was owned by Pacific Towing Services Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by Sentry Marine Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 850bhp diesel engine (2001c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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