Vessel Profile

LT-496 (US Army)

LT-496  (US Army)
Photo: Ray Warren photo February 6, 1971 Vancouver BC

Story

This tug was built in 1944 by Minneford Yacht Yard Inc. in City Island, NY.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by US interests.

In 1947-1967 she was owned by Kingcome Navigation Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1971 she was owned by Noble Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1973 she was owned by Mohawk Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974-1975 she was owned by Assistance Inc, USA.

In 1975 she was owned by Costa Rica interests.

Name Significance

LT - stood for "large tug"

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Newell, Gordon & Joe Williamson (1957)
  • Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
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