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Leebro

Leebro
Photo: Galiano Museum

Histoire

This tug, salvage was built in 1908 by Turpel, William in Victoria, BC.

Notes historiques

This vessel is no longer registered in Canada.

In 1970 this vessel was reported as a partially sunken derelict near Dollarton, Burrard Inlet.

In 1977 this vessel was reported as broken up." Christopher Cole (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 11/02/2018) notes that "she inherited the name, but was NOT a replica of the original Beaver."

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1908 she was owned by Leeming Brothers Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1908-1911 she was owned by Steamer Leebro Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1909 she was chartered by the Canadian Government.

In 1911-1922 she was owned by Crescent Shipping Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1922 she was owned by Pacific Salvage Co., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1924-1935 she was owned by John Galt, Vancouver BC Canada. (John Galt died On September 6, 1935 at Vancouver BC Canada ).

In 1935-1942 she was owned by Mrs. Isabella Galt, Vancouver BC Canada (Executrix of the estate of John Galt).

In 1939 she was chartered to Union Steamship Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1942 she was owned by Edward B. Clark, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1942-1961 she was owned by British Columbia Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962 she was owned by Northland Shipping (1962) Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by Merchant Marine Cadet Association, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967-1969 she was owned by Frederick J. Whitcroft, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1969 she was owned by Klaus G. Dreher, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-2006 she was owned by Sandra H. Watson, North Vancouver BC Canada.

Capitaines

Captain Hunter (1908-1913)

Remotorisation

Repowered with a 600hp engine (1961c);

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