Histoire
This tug was built in 1943 by Stephens Bros. Inc. in Stockton, CA.
Notes historiques
On February 28, 1994 this vessel started to sink and was kept afloat with pumps. Planks had opened up and owner proposed scuttling her in Seward Harbour AK but this vessel was scuttled in Fourth of July Creek in 900 feet of water.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1943 she was owned by the United States Army Transportation Service.
In 1948 she was owned by Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1950-1966 she was owned by Victoria Tug Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1966-1968 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1968 she was owned by USA interests.
Signification du nom
Sirmac was named for Sir Harry Lauder & Jim McCrory.
Reconstructions
She was rebuilt to 174.26gt 44.75rt
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- George Duddy (2016)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
