Story
This tug was built in 1945 by Russel Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Historical Notes
This vessel was sunk in 1957 while berthing the aircraft carrier HMCS Magnificent, but was refloated a few days later, returning to serve the navy until retired in 1979. The ship was later sunk as a diver training site in the Eastern Passage, Bedford Basin, Halifax Harbour. Her wheelhouse was saved and installed on the wharf of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic where it provides a ticket booth for Bluenose II when this vessel is in port.
Owners & Masters
In 1945 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
