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Kitwanga

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Registry #1 133844 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1913 Kitwanga Name 6
Name 2 Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1913 Place Vancouver Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 44.0' x 12.0' x 4.6'
Builder Dafoe, V.M. Measurement (metric) ?m x ?m x ?m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 16.89 Type 1 Tug
Registered Tonnage 11.49 Type 2
Engine 2.45nhp gasoline engine (1913) Engine Manufacture Astoria Iron Works, Astoria OR USA
Repower Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1913 she was owned by Packers Steamship Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 1930-07-09
 
Named Features
Significance of Name
 
Anecdotes
On July 09, 1930 this vessel was destroyed by fire between Ten Mile Point and Star Point at Portland Inlet BC Canada.
 
References
Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993); Canada List of Shipping; List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document); https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Record?app=fonandcol&IdNumber=5525594&q_type_1=q&q_1=ship%20registration%20133844&ecopy=e011446325_195 (website viewed 21/10/2025);
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