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YMT-553 (Wildwood)

YMT-553 (Wildwood)
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Histoire

This tug was built in 1944 by Falconer Marine Industries Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Notes historiques

This vessel was originally constructed as a Torpedo Recovery vessel. This vessel was one of a class of three with the Oakwood and Lakewood.

Propriétaires et capitaines

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.

Remotorisation

Repowered with a 671 GMC "Jimmy" Turbo Charged 165 hp diesel engine.

Références

  • 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)
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