Vessel Profile

A.T. & B. No. 17

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Story

This scow, large was built in 1939 by Wright Shipyards in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1979 vessel sold to Newman Marina Ltd, West Vancouver BC Canada and used as a breakwater.

Owners & Masters

In 1939-1958 she was owned by Stirling C. Aitken, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1942 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1944 she was returned to her owner, Stirling C. Aitken, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1961-1979 she was owned by the Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/07/2018)
  • RG12 Reel T-11867 (1980) (A.T. & B. No. 17)
  • RG 24 Box 3158 File 899-11 Marine Craft - Policy Governing
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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