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This tug was built in 1902 by Crawford & Reid, Tacoma WA.
Historical Notes
In 1917 this vessel placed the last block in the Ogden Point breakwater.
In 1930 this vessel went ashore at the entrance to Sooke BC while bound for Ucluelet BC Canada. This vessel was hauled off and taken to Point Hope Shipyards for repair.
In 1935 this vessel operated as a boom chain boat. Sir J.J. No. 10. Her Canadian Regisry was closed on February 03, 1993. On September 24, 1992 this vessel grounded and sank in Principe Channel BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1902 she was owned by USA Interests.
In 1921 she was owned by the Canadian North Pacific Towing Diving & Salvage Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1922 she was owned by Port Alberni Towing & Salvage Co., Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1922-1929 she was owned by Archie O. Bay (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1930-1931 she was owned by John Hind, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1933-1934 she was owned by Rithet Consolidated Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by James M. Arnison (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945 she was chartered by Western Chemical Industries.
In 1946 she was owned by James M. Arnison, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by Telford Bermyi, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1954-1971 she was owned by Coastal Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-1980 she was owned by Kyuquot Freight Services Ltd., Kyuquot BC Canada.
In 1983-1985 she was owned by Coast Harvesters Ltd., Qualicum Beach BC Canada.
In 1986-1991 she was owned by M & M Salmon Farm Transportation, Gibsons BC Canada.
In 1992-1993 she was owned by Bear Mountain Developments Ltd., Maple Ridge BC Canada.
Name Significance
The "Sir J.J." was for Sir John Jackson.
Rebuilds
In 1929 she was rebuilt to 72.2' 70gt 26rt 9nhp engine. In 1933 she was rebuilt with 100bhp Cooper-Bessemer diesel engine; In 1983 completely rebuilt.
Repower
Repowered with a 100bhp Cooper-Bessemer engine (1933); Repowered with a 152hp engine (1956);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
