Vessel Profile

Estevan (C.G.S.)

Estevan (C.G.S.)
Photo: Ray Warren, Vancouver, May 13, 1969

Story

This lighthouse tender was built in 1912 by Collingwood Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1970 this vessel was sold for scrap to foreign owners.

Owners & Masters

In 1913 she was built as a Canadian Government lighthouse tender.

In 1913-1940 she was owned by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1940-1970 she was owned by The Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.

Masters

Captain Charles Barnes (1913); Captain Harry R. Bilton 1922-1944; Captain Harry S. Hughes; Captain Harry A. Ormiston; Captain J. Peterson; Captain R.D. Engelson.

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