Vessel Profile

Coast Quarries Jr.

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Story

This tug was built in 1928 by Hoffar-Beeching Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On June 2, 1945 this vessel was sunk in a collision with the tug Sea Lion off off Sechelt BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1928-1945 she was owned by The Coast Quarries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
  • Keller, Betty C. and Rosella M. Leslie (1996)
  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
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