Story
This tug was built in 1989 by Summer Equipment Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
On September 11, 2015 this tug capsized and sank in shallow water in Vancouver Harbour while towing a gravel barge. The crew were rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Owners & Masters
In 1989-1999 she was owned by Summer Equipment Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2001 she was owned by Gulf Yarding Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2003-2011 she was owned by Gowlland Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 2011-2024 she was owned by Mercury Launch & Tug Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with K-19 Twin Cummins diesel engines (2005);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy Pat Burns (Email Pat Burns - Nauticapedia 16/09/2015)
- Fred Wicks (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 25/05/2016)
- The Province (Vancouver BC) Tuesday September 29, 2015 page 3
