Vessel Profile

General Jackson

General Jackson
Photo: Ray Warren photo June 25, 1977 Singapore

Story

This tug was built in 1958 by Gulfport Shipbuilding Corp. in Port Arthur, TX.

Historical Notes

This vessel was originally registered in Panama as the Caltex Pandu. This vessel suffered a fire about 2004 when coveralls left in the fiddly caught fire which was extinguished by the crew. On December 3, 2019 this vessel suffered a fire and had to be towed from Grenville Channel.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1978 she was owned by Caltex Tanker Co., Hong Kong. (California Texas Oil Company).

In 1978 she was owned by Kaddish Line Navigation Co.

In 1979-1997 she was owned by Island-Sea Marine Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1998 she was owned by General Marine Towing.

In 1999-2012 she was owned by Great Northern Marine Towing Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 2013-2017 she was owned by Sea-Link Marine Services Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by Amix Marine Services Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

Rebuilds

Rebuilt in 2008

References

Canada List of Shipping

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