Vessel Profile

Humphrey VI

Humphrey VI
Photo: Andrew Dondo

Story

This work boat was built in 1940 by Armstrong Bros. Shipyards in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel carried the name board of Humphrey VI but apparently the name change was never registered.

Owners & Masters

In 1940-1946 she was a transport vessel owned by the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.

In 1946-1949 she was owned by Frederick Allan (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1947-1964 she was owned by Maritime Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC and Frederick Allan, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1964-1967 she was owned by Robert Pinney (MO), West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971-1977 she was owned by Martin Carroll (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1989 she was owned by General Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1994-2002 she was owned by Buck Creek Logging Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 60hp engine (1946); Repowered with a 165hp engine (1949);

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • (1945)
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
  • LAC Reel T-11582 (Gneral Caldwell)
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