Story
This tug was built in 1944 by Falconer Marine Industries Ltd. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was originally constructed as a Torpedo Recovery vessel. This vessel was one of a class of three with the Oakwood and Lakewood.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1959 she was purchased by Gary Kleaman and rebuilt in Burrard Inlet BC Canada.
In 1967 she was a Canadian Navy Auxiliary vessel.
In 2001-2014 she was owned by Gordon K. Tagg, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2017-2021 she was owned by 1027493 B.C. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 671 GMC "Jimmy" Turbo Charged 165 hp diesel engine.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy Gordon Tagg (01/09/2013)
- Personal Communication (Gordon Tagg - John MacFarlane 24/09/2013)
- A.D. Baker (comp.) (1999)
- Moore, Captain John (1983)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
