Vessel Profile

Bansturdy

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Story

This tug was built in 1945 by Canadian Dredge & Dock Co. Ltd. in Kingston, ON.

Historical Notes

This vessel was employed as a Harbour tug at Cornwallis NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1945-1946 she was in Royal Canadian Navy service.

In 1958-1965 she was owned by Foundation Maritime Ltd., Halifax NS Canada.

In 1966-2003 she was owned by Gravel and Lake Services Ltd., Port Arthur ON Canada.

In 2018-2024 she was owned by Lakehead Tug Boats Inc., Thunder Bay BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 671kw diesel engine General Motors Corp, Detroit MI. (1973)

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 29/01/2018)
  • RG12 Reel 11594 (Robert John)
  • DOT Vessel Registration Query System
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