Vessel Profile

D.B.M.

D.B.M.
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This tug was built in 1924 by Westminster Marine Railway Co. Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was fitted with the engine and boiler from the Britannia (Howe Sound excursion vessel). In July 1936 this vessel was abandoned at Bishop's Bay and refloated by Armour Salvage Co.

Owners & Masters

In 1924 she was owned by Westminster Marine Railway (Captain Sam Dawe and partners), New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1926 she was owned by Pacific Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1927-1939 she was owned by Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain Ike Forsyth (1950)

Repower

233hp engine (1949c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
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