Vessel Profile

Otter (XIX)

Otter (XIX)
Photo: Mike Rydqvist McCammon

Story

This tug was built in 1956 in Wheatley, ON.

Historical Notes

Mike Ryqvist McCammon (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 15/11/2023) stated "Former Great Lakes converted tug "Otter", French Creek 9 Mar 2023 (McCammon photos) Lic. No.: 49E-561 Built in 1956 in Wheatley, ON. Owned by Charlie & Betty Cunningham of Sarnia, ON in 1970's-mid 1980's. Charlie tied up at the Mac-Craft slip, behind the tug Aburg. In Port Lampton, ON in 1996, before being trucked to B.C. Moved out west by a family named Beggs. Powered by Perkins 6-354. L: 39' B: 12' D: 4' "

Owners & Masters

In 1956-2024 she was owned by Canadian interests.

References

Mike Ryqvist McCammon (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 15/11/2023)

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