Story
This tug was built in 1943 by Reliable Welding Works Inc. in Olympia, WA.
Historical Notes
Lonnie Berrow (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 09/07/2025) stated "The Pacific Bouy is also on the bottom, she sank while moored down river from Port Hammond and is still there."
Owners & Masters
In 1943-1947 she was owned by the United States Army.
In 1947-1959 she was owned by Canadian Tugboat Co. Ltd., Fraser Mills BC Canada.
In 1959 she was owned by Crown Zellerbach, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1960-1980 she was owned by Canadian Tugboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1982-1990 she was owned by #220101 British Columbia Ltd., Surrey BC Canada.
In 1990-2002 she was owned by R & J Towing Co., Surrey BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Jim Taylor (1959); Captain Jim Mayers (1959); Captain Al Penner (1976);
Rebuilds
In 1960 she was rebuilt Vancouver BC
Repower
Repowered in 1961 with a 765bhp 12cyl diesel engine by Caterpillar
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- usarmysttugs.com ↗ (website viewed 01/02/2024)
