Vessel Profile

MBM 17

MBM 17
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This barge was built in 1957 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel carried clay slurry for the Lafarge Cement Ltd.

Owners & Masters

In 1957-1958 she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-1989 she was owned by McKenzie Barge & Marine Ways Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by More Marine Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 2011-2019 she was owned by Wheelhouse Leasing Corp., Calgary AB Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by CT Marine Ltd., Lax Kw'alaams BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials "G. of G. " stood for Gulf of Georgia.

References

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