Story
This tug was built in 1907 by Chappell, J. Wright in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1907-1912 this vessel was a Methodist mission vessel. David Webber (Email to Nauticapedia 22/01/2019) states that "My great grandfather Rev. C.W. Webber served as the missionary on the Methodist mission ships Udal and Homespun from 1909-1910."
Owners & Masters
In 1907-1909 she was owned by Frank S. DeGrey, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1909-1913 she was owned by Captain William Oliver, Skidegate BC Canada.
In 1913-1914 she was owned by John K. Rennie, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1914-1918 she was owned by John K. Rennie et al. (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1921-1945 she was owned by George H. Jackson, Quatsino BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 2hp engine (1931c);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Scott, R.C. (1947)
- Howard, Oliver R. (1984)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 01/02/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 01/02/2025)
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