Story
This work boat was built in 1941 by Heisler, Reuben in Chester, NS.
Historical Notes
Bryon Taylor states that "this vessel was broken up 02/06/1980."
Owners & Masters
In 1941-1942 she was owned by Thomas M. Levy and Milford R. Levy (JO), Little Tancook NS Canada.
In 1942-1943 she was owned by William Donald, Halifax NS Canada.
In 1943-1947 she was a transport vessel owned by H.M. the King for The Minister of National Defence for the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps).
In 1947 she was owned by Paterson Steamships Ltd., Fort William ON Canada.
In 1947-1983 she was owned by Western Engineering Service Ltd., Fort William ON Canada.
In 1983 she was owned by Canadian interests.
Repower
Repowered with a 100bhp engine by Kermath Manufacturing Co. Repowered with a 85bhp engine (1961c);
References
- Canada List of Shipping (1945)
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
- LAC Reel T-11870 (Western Engineer)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 12/04/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 12/04/2025)
