Story
This tug was built in 1902 by Kiekham, Thomas J. in Port Moody, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1910 this vessel was stationed at Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1941 this vessel struck a submerged rock incurring slight damage. Afterwards her hull was used as a floating bunkhouse at Gambier Island booming grounds.
Owners & Masters
In 1902 she was owned by T.J. Kickman, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1905-1914 she was owned by the Canada Department of Marine and Fisheries, involved in the Fisheries Protection Service on the Pacific coast.
In 1914-1915 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy for service as an auxiliary vessel.
In 1915 she was owned by Albert Berquist, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1923 she was owned by Murray Robertson Cliff, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Murray R. Cliff, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947 she was owned by M.R. Cliff & BC Mills Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1958-1961 she was owned by M.R. Cliff Tugboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Alfred O. Copp (1910);
Name Significance
Wilmurdel is for Wilmot Murray Cliff and his wife Della.
Named Features
Falcon Rock (BC)
Repower
Repowered with a 14hp engine
References
- Walbran, Captain John T. (1909)
- Bowman, Phylis (1987)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
