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Story
This tug, salvage was built in 1925 by Bow McLachlan & Co., Paisley Scotland UK.
Historical Notes
In 1925 this tug cost $135,000 to build. This vessel replaced the older salvage tug Salvage Chief (the ex-William Jolliffe). This vessel grounded W of Duncansby Head, NE Scotland, September 12, 1940. The Longhope Lifeboat "Thomas McCunn" Cox Billy Dass, took thirty five crew from her to another tug which was in attendance. This vessel was later cut up for scrap.
Owners & Masters
In 1925-1937 she was owned by Pacific Salvage Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1940 she was owned by the British Admiralty, London UK.
Masters
Captain Hewison (1929-1940);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
- www.orkneycommunities.co.uk ↗
- Photo Courtesy of Lonnie Edward Berrow
- J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010)
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
