Story
This tug was built in 1950 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was the first steel tug built by Allied Shipbuilders. On April 18, 1969 this vessel sank and was later raised at Howe Sound, BC Canada. Three men were lost, one was washed overboard and swam to shore.
Owners & Masters
In 1950-1951 she was owned by Straits Towing & Salvage Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1951-1970 she was owned by Straits Towing Limited, Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Bill Rapitla (1969);
Rebuilds
She was converted to a dragger fishboat 1991-1992
Repower
In 1951 she was repowered with a Caterpillar D397 diesel engine at Allied Builders Ltd. She was repowered with a 765hp engine.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
