Vessel Profile

Burleith Yarder

Burleith Yarder
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This tug was built in 1947 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1976 her register was closed and this vessel was licenced.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1950 she was owned by Canadian White Pine Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950-1952 she was owned by H.R. MacMillan Export Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1952-1961 she was owned by MacMillan & Bloedel Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1961-1965 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel Powell River Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1965-1972 she was owned by Chemainus Towing Co. Ltd., Chemainus BC Canada.

In 1972-1976 she was owned by Ladysmith Log Sorting Co. Ltd., Chemainus BC Canada.

In 1976 she was owned by Henry D. Rempel (MO), Nanaimo BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1950 with a 165bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA

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