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This tug was built in 1944 by Barbee Marine Yards, Renton WA in Seattle, WA.
Historical Notes
In 2007 this vessel was destroyed by fire and sank in Sooke Harbour BC Canada. Geoff Clayton stated (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 22/10/2017) that "My research found a Miki tug was "one propeller", and a miki-miki tug was 2 engines and propellers.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the United States Army Transportation Service.
In 1946-1972 she was owned by Canadian Tugboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-1974 she was owned by John Carolan Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1975-1978 she was owned by Newman Log Booming Ltd., (Walmis Newman) Duncan BC Canada.
In 1979-1980 she was owned by Ridgeway W. Wilson Jr., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1982-1986 she was owned by L.T.Tug Ltd. Victoria BC Canada.
In 1987-1988 she was owned by H. Von Der Hofen, Peter Perry and Don Lewison, Seattle WA USA.
Masters
Captain Jim Goodwyn;
Name Significance
LT - stood for "large tug"
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.hoddertug.com ↗
