Histoire
This tug was built in 1926 by Clyde Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Notes historiques
On June 15, 1963 this vessel foundered after striking a submerged object near N.E. Point of Texada Island BC and sank slowly.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1926-1932 she was owned by Abernethy Lougheed Logging Co. Ltd., Port Haney BC Canada.
In 1934-1937 she was owned by Chemainus Towing Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1942-1949 she was owned by Straits Towing & Salvage Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1949 she was owned by Westminster Charterers Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1953-1963 she was owned by Mutual Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Capitaines
Captain Jimmy Meyers (1926); Captain John Ryall (1953);
Signification du nom
A. & L. for Abernethy and Lougheed Logging Company
Remotorisation
Repowered in 1956 with a 200hp engine
Références
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 3
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
