Vessel Profile

W. Pearce

W. Pearce
Photo: Loch McJannett

Story

This tug was built in 1979 by R.S.L. Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Jody Louise (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 20/12/20210) stated "Vessel renamed in memory of Warren Pearce while it was owned by Fern Pass Holdings."

Owners & Masters

In 1979-1997 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1999 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada. (In 2001 she appears to have had her register cancelled but re-appears in 2003) In 2003-2004 she was owned by Norske Skog Canada Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2011-2013 she was owned by Catalyst Paper Corp., Richmond BC Canada.

In 2016-2020 she was owned by Fern Pass Holdings Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 2021-2022 she was owned by Bates Properties Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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