Vessel Profile

Black Bear (I)

Black Bear (I)
Photo: Simon Bancroft

Story

This tug was built in 1950 by Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Ltd..

Owners & Masters

In 1950-1960 she was owned by Black Ball Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1960-1978 she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Nanaimo Towing Co., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1984 she was owned by Lions Gate Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990 she was owned by Can Marine Services Ltd., Sechelt BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by 464979 B.C. Ltd., Kitimat BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 425bhp diesel engine (1957)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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