Vessel Profile

Elizabeth M.

Elizabeth M.
Photo: Kevin Stapleton

Story

This tug was built in 1930 by Sherman Boat Works.

Owners & Masters

In 1930-1937 she was owned by H.G. Marks Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1939 she was owned by William J. Murdock, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939 she was owned by Harris J. Dickson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939-1941 she was owned by Marina Sales & Service Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1941-1942 she was owned by Thomas H. Wilford, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1946-1947 she was owned by Tom H. Wilford, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1947-1949 she was owned by Port Edward Cellulose Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1949-1959 she was owned by Columbia Cellulose Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959 she was owned by Karl J. Stringer (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959-1961 she was owned by Grant R.C. Wallace (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1961-1973 she was owned by Raymond F. Stanley, Duncan BC Canada.

In 1973-1974 she was owned by Edward L. Rainsford (MO), Cowichan Bay BC Canada.

In 1974 she was owned by William S. Gardiner (MO) and Irma Mikl (JO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1979-1986 she was owned by George Price, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1989-2008 she was owned by John Howard, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2012 she was owned by Kenneth McMillan.

In 2016-2017 she was owned by Frank Fletcher, Deep Bay BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1945 with a 92hp engine; Repowered in 1952 with a 73hp engine; Repowered with a 105bhp diesel engine (2004c);

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 13 (1930)
  • Email (Kevin Stapleton - Nauticapedia 12é02é2017)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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