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This tug was built in 1924 by Westminster Marine Railway Co. Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was used for towing derricks and gravel scows. On December 19, 1968 this vessel was damaged by fire and sank off Myrtle Point in Malaspina Strait BC Canada.
In 1984 this vessel sank after capsizing while attempting to turn around with a tow during a gale off Grief Point BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1934 she was owned by C. & S. Towing Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1934-1945 she was owned by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945-1980 she was owned by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1980-1984 she was owned by McKenzie Barge & Marine Ways Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1945 she was rebuilt by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd. at Dollarton BC to 56.1' x 15.5' x 8.1' 51gt 3rt
Repower
Repowered with a 110bhp Union diesel engine; Repowered in 1954 with a 400hp Caterpillar diesel engine.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 1
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
