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This tug was built in 1929 by John Stokkeland Boatyard in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
On May 8, 1969 this vessel was destroyed by fire in Johnstone Strait BC Canada and was a total loss.
Owners & Masters
In 1929-1932 she was owned by Northern Tug & Barge Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1932 she was owned by Gregory T. Yorke, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1932-1955 she was owned by Car Barge Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1955-1956 she was owned by Harbour Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956 she was owned by Harbour Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956 she was owned by Harold A. Jones, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956-1964 she was owned by Kingcome Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1964-1965 she was owned by M.R. Cliff Tugboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1965-1967 she was owned by Pioneer Towing (1960) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967-1969 she was owned by Cackette Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
200hp F-M engine (1940); 265bhp engine (1953); Repowered with a 300bhp engine (1962);
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
