Vessel Profile

Empire Yarder

Tug 1960 Canada Wood

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Story

This tug was built in 1960 by Fraser Marine Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

In 1960-1965 she was owned by Empire Towing Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1965-1966 she was owned by George L. Burden (MO), North Surrey BC Canada.

In 1966-1971 she was owned by Imperial Towing Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1971-1973 she was owned by Imperial Marine Industries Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1973-2008 she was owned by Raymond R. Standbridge, Port Clements, Queen Charlotte Islands BC Canada.

Name	Empire Yarder

Type	Tug
Dimensions	31.0' × 10.8' × 3.1'
Dimensions (Metric)	9.45m × 3.29m × 0.94m
Gross Tons	7.58
Registered Tons	5.15
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA
Engine Power	280bhp gasoline engine (1960)

Registry 1	320332 (Canada)

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