Story
This dredge (bucket) was built in 1910 by W. Simons & Co. Ltd. in Renfrew, Scotland.
Historical Notes
In 1912-1917 this vessel was dredging the entrance to Vancouver Harbour - including removing the Parthia Shoal.
In 1913 this vessel was hit by the CPR steamer Princess Charlotte in a foggy entry.
In 1918 this vessel was sent to dredge the harbour at Port Alberni and the Fraser River.
In 1925 this vessel was laid up through the Great Depression. On July 04, 1947 this vessel was transferred to Peruvian Registry.
Owners & Masters
In 1910 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Minster of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942c she was renamed as H.M.C.S. Mastodon, Canadian Naval Tanker, Auxiliary in service with the Royal Canadian Navy 1942-1946.
In 1947 she was owned by Peruvian interests.
Rebuilds
In 1942 she was converted to a tanker.
References
- Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/06/2025)
