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This rescue tug (saint-class) was built in 1919 by Ferguson Brothers Ltd., Port Glasgow UK.
Historical Notes
As rescue tug, this vessel was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but was probably not.
In 1930 this vessel was registered in Canada.
In 1961 this vessel was registered in Panama.
Owners & Masters
In 1919 she was owned by the Royal Navy.
In 1920-1923 she was owned by Crichton Thompson.
In 1923-1935 she was owned by Huasteca Petroleum Co., Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1935-1945 she was owned by the Canada Department of Marine & Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1945-1961 she was owned by the Canada Department of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by Cia. De Nav. Tropicana, Panama.
Armament
1-12pdr
Rebuilds
In 1935 she was lengthened to 190.3 ft and apparently rebuilt as a lighthouse tender.
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 04/04/2023)
- www.naval-history.net ↗ (website viewed 04/04/2023)
