Story
This tug was built in 1905 by Wallace Shipyards Ltd. (False Creek), Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
On May 28, 1932 this tug owned by Frank Cvitanovich, Vancouver BC was destroyed by fire after her engine backfired in Trincomalee Channel between Wallace and Galiano Islands BC Canada. The crew of three escaped unharmed.
Owners & Masters
In 1905 she was owned by John Antle for the Columbia Coast Missions.
In 1910 she was owned by Ernest S. Wise, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1914 she was owned by Harry Morgan, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1918-1929 she was owned by Lockeport Canning Co. Ltd., (owned by Frank Cvitanovich and Jack Fiomengo), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1931-1932 she was owned by Frank Cvitanovich, Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt in 1918. She was rebuilt in 1925 at Vancouver BC.
Repower
In 1906 Standard Motor Construction engine
References
- Anderson, Doris (1982)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Wednesday June 1, 1932 page 3
