Story
This work boat was built in 1937 by Stanley Park Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
On March 8th, 1967 this tugboat had an engineroom fire and burned and sank between Halkett Bay and Hood Point near Bowen Island BC and was a total loss. Captain Neil Levine and Mate Art Lindsay were rescued by the Haida Monarch.
Owners & Masters
In 1937-1950 she was owned by Frans O. Soderman, Port Harvey BC Canada.
In 1950-1963 she was owned by Bendickson Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1963-1967 she was owned by Noble Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Neil Levine (1967);
Repower
Repowered in 1961 with a 270bhp engine by Caterpillar Tractor Co.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 1
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Wednesday March 8, 1967 page 29
