Vessel Profile

Canadian Franco

Canadian Franco
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Story

This tug, harbor was built in 1944 by Russell Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.

Historical Notes

This vessel was launched 11 July 1944, and commissioned 21 July 1944. This vessel was disposed in 1976.

Owners & Masters

She was a Canadian Naval Tug, Glen Class, in Royal Canadian Navy service 1944-1946.

In 1947 she was loaned to the Canadian Ministry of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.

She was returned to the Navy in December 1973. Sold in 1977 to Francisco Petroleum Enterprises Inc.

In 1981 she was owned by McKeil Work Boats Ltd. Winona, ON Canada.

In 2001-2019 she was owned by Nadro Marine Services Ltd., Port Dover, Ontario.

In 2020-2024 she was owned by Nadro Marine Services Ltd., Burlington ON;

References

  • Moore, Captain John (1983)
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • RG12 Accession B-15 1997-98/489 Volume 125 File 179311 Ship: GLENLIVET II, Port of Registry: SAINT JOHN NB, 20/1947 RG12 Reel T-11576 (Canadian Franco)
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