Story
This tug was built in 1966 by Noble Towing Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Simon Hill (Email 07/02/2019 to Nauticapedia) noted that "Completely refitted in 2016 at Saltair Marine in Ladysmith, with a fresh engine, new decks, and replacement of the original plywood wheelhouse with the aluminum wheelhouse from the Rapid Hawk (ex North Coast Trader, ex Haida Yarder, ex Golden Spruce, 1950, John Manly Ltd.), which was broken up due to the deteriorated state of its hull."
Owners & Masters
In 1966-1991 she was owned by Noble Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1992-2004 she was owned by Riverside Towing Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 2011-2016 she was owned by Rapid Towing Co. Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 2017-2024 she was owned by Jones Marine Group Ltd., Chemainus BC Canada.
Rebuilds
The tug was completely rebuilt in 2016 (while still with Rapid Towing) at Saltair Marine in Ladysmith.
References
Canada List of Shipping
