Story
This research vessel was built in 1956 by Gulfport Shipbuilding Corp. in Port Arthur, TX.
Owners & Masters
In 1956 she was owned by Louis Deshotel, Port Arthur TX USA.
In 1958 she was returned to Gulfport Shipbuilding Co., and in 1959 she was owned by Shell Oil Co. of Los Angeles for use on the West Coast.
In 1970 she was owned by the Port Hueneme Industrial Service.
In 1971-1975 she was owned by Desagon Inc.
In 1976-1977 she was owned by General Oceanographic Inc.
In 1981-1986 she was owned by Nicholas Irving Kolby of Seattle WA USA.
In 1990 she was owned by Ocean Marine Technologies Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1994-2012 she was owned by Intercoast Towing Ltd., Langley BC Canada.
In 2014-2025 she was owned by Alcan Alaska Timber Corp., Vancouver BC Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
