Vessel Profile

Irishman

Irishman
Photo: Ray Warren photo Pacific Standard April 19, 1989 Vancouver BC

Story

This tug was built in 1967 by Cochrane & Sons Ltd. in Selby, Yorkshire.

Historical Notes

This vessel was used to push the 37,000 bbl oil barge Chevron Haida in British Columbia coastal waters. (This vessel is no longer registered in Canada.)

Owners & Masters

In 1967 she was owned by UK interests.

In 1982-1995 she was owned by Standard Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1997-2004 she was owned by McKeil Work Boats Ltd., Hamilton ON Canada.

In 2011-2012 she was owned by Heddle Marine Service Inc., Hamilton ON Canada.

In 2013-2017 she was owned by Richard Heddle, Hamilton ON Canada.

In 2018-2022 she was owned by Heddle Marine Service Inc., Hamilton ON Canada.

Masters

Captain Bert Bjorndal;

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Harbour & Shipping (March 1983)
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