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This tug, yarding was built in 1973 by Bel-Aire Shipyards Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1973 this vessel was carried to the Arctic mounted on a barge in a flotilla of NTCL vessels sailing from Vancouver to the Arctic on a 4800 mile journey. This vessel was built for day operations but with a 40' tower for a bridge wheelhouse. This vessel was used to manoeuvre barges in and out of Hay River base for NTCL.
Owners & Masters
In 1973-1999 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.
In 1999-2013 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., Hay River BC Canada.
In 2013-2015 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.
In 2017-2019 she was owned by the Department Public Works & Services, Commissioner of the NWT, Yellowknife NT Canada.
In 2020-2024 she was owned by Government of the NWT Department of Infrastructure, Yellowknife NT Canada.
References
Canada List of Shipping
