Vessel Profile

Nanaimo Clipper

Nanaimo Clipper
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This tug was built in 1940 by Equitable Equipment Co. Inc. in New Orleans, LA.

Historical Notes

In 1943 this vessel was in Mississippi River service.

In 1995 this vessel sank and was salvaged.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the United States Army Transport Service.

In 1960-1977 she was owned by McNamara Construction Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1978-1979 she was owned by Paul Groves, Parry Sound ON Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Gary Kleaman, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980-1983 she was owned by Lions Gate Tug & Barge (1973) Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1984-1989 she was owned by Nanaimo Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1990-1995 she was owned by Savage Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1996-1997 she was owned by Coast Marine Transportation Towing, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1999-2004 she was owned by Westview Dredging Ltd., Delta BC Canada.

In 2011-2023 she was owned by Warrior Marine Services Ltd., Delta BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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