Vessel Profile

Escort No. 1

Escort No. 1
Photo: NWM Archives IHP8324

Story

This tug was built in 1916 by Marquette Saw Mill Co. Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1916-1918 she was owned by Draney Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1919-1923 she was owned by Northern B.C. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1924-1928 she was owned by Richard F. Winch, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1929-1931 she was owned by Alexander L. Mackenzie, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1936-1938 she was owned by Mackenzie Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939 she was owned by Julian Dale, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1942-1957 she was owned by Pacific (Coyle ) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958-1986 she was owned by Straits Towing Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain J.T.S. Williams (1935);

Repower

Repowered with a 150bhp F-M diesel engine (1934); Repowered with a 60hp engine (1942); Repowered with a 340hp Gleniffer engine (1950); Repowered with a 265hp engine (1953);

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