Story
This tug was built in 1912 in Tacoma, WA.
Historical Notes
On March 30, 1989 this vessel experienced a fire while in the oona River, Porcher Island BC Canada.
In 1989 this vessel was a hulk in the Fraser River. Bill Greene (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 07/06/2020) stated "Her bones are on the beach at Oona River which is on Porcher Island near Prince Rupert."
Owners & Masters
In 1912 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1914-1927 she was owned by Granby Consolidated Smelting & Power Co.Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1928-1929 she was owned by John A. Swanson and Ole Skog, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1931-1932 she was owned by Christian Sather and Ole Skog, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1937-1967 she was owned by Prince Rupert Fisherman's Co-operative Association, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1977-1980 she was owned by William M. Stewart (MO), Port Edward BC Canada.
In 1983-1989 as a fishboat she was owned by Sharon Allison, Queen Charlotte City BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 114hp engine (1958c); Repowered with a 80hp engine (1983c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 11/04/2025)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1913)
