Histoire
This tug was built in 1943 by Wheeler Shipbuilding Corp. in Whitestone, NY.
Notes historiques
This vessel served as a rescue tug in the USN during the Second World War.
In 1945 took part in various operations in Tualagi Solomon Islands, Dutch Borneo, New Guinea and the Philippines.
In 1986 this vesse acted as the unofficial ambassador at EXPO '86. On May 10, 2008, an article in the newspaper, Vancouver Sun, reported the sinking of the La Lumiere at Britannia Beach in Howe Sound, British Columbia. It was found resting on a slope in depths ranging from 245 to 290 feet. Prior to June 23, 2006, the registered and beneficial owner of the vessel was the Maritime Society of Vancouver. The Society ceased operating on June 23, 2006, and was dissolved. Pursuant to the Society Act of British Columbia, the assets of the Society were surrendered to Her Majesty the Queen in right of British Columbia.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1943-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1948-1949 she was owned by Canadian Transport Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1950-1961 she was owned by Griffiths Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1973 she was owned by Western Tug & Barge Ltd., North Vanacouver BC Canada.
In 1974 she was owned by May Marine Electric Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1990 as a tug she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2004-2013 she was owned by Maritime Heritage Society of Vancouver, Delta BC Canada.
Armement
In 1943 she was fitted with single 3" gun mounted forward and 2 anti-aircraft guns mounted on the wings behind the funnel.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 1800bhp diesel engine
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- sopf.gc.ca ↗
