Histoire
This tug was built in 1942 by Anderson & Cristofani in San Francisco, CA.
Notes historiques
On September 07, 1972 this vessel dragged her anchor, settled on a rock, burned and subsequently sank in Mickmicking Inlet BC while in hand logging operations.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1942-1946 she was owned by the USN.
In 1946 she was transferred to the US Maritime Commission and sold out of service.
In 1947-1970 she was owned by H. & L. Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1972 she was owned by West Bay Towing & Salvage Ltd., Lund BC Canada.
Signification du nom
H. & L. stood for Horie & Latimer
Remotorisation
Repowered 560bhp Enterprise engine (1951)
Références
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- RG12 Reel T-11857 (1972) (H. & L.)
- Email Communication (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 21/08/2016)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
