Vessel Profile

Timber Gale

Timber Gale
Photo: Simon Hill

Story

This tug was built in 1952 by Comox Logging & Railway Co. in Ladysmith, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1952-1971 she was owned by Elk Falls Company Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1980 she was owned by Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1983-1992 she was owned by Newman Log Booming Ltd., Cowichan Bay BC Canada.

In 1994-1999 she was owned by Gowlland Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Aqua Towing (1979) Ltd., Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 2011-2014 she was owned by Aqua Towing (1979) Ltd., Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 2017-2024 she was owned by Timberose Ventures Ltd., Port Alberni BC Canada.

References

  • McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
  • Canada List of Shipping
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