Ship Details

Birnie (C.G.S.)

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Registry #1 141356 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1921 Birnie (C.G.S.) Name 6
Name 2 1951 Birnie Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1921 Place Victoria Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 66.4' x 18.1' x 9.8'
Builder B.C. Yacht & Boat Builders Co. Measurement (metric) ?m x ?m x ?m
Hull Steel Displacement
Gross Tonnage 73 Type 1 Lighthouse Tender
Registered Tonnage 47 Type 2 Work Boat
Engine 14hp engine (1921) Engine Manufacture Fairbanks Morse Co., Chicago IL USA
Repower 165hp semi-diesel engine; 100hp F-M diesel engine (1958c); Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds Call Sign VDCS
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1921-1931 she was owned by the Minister of Marine, Ottawa ON Canada. In 1937-1949 she was owned by The Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada. In 1950-1958 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada. In 1960-1981 she was owned by Armour Salvage (1949) Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada. In 1981-1986 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 1997-11-14
 
Named Features
Significance of Name
 
Anecdotes
In 1997 this vessel was a hulk on Digby Island (in the lagoon) at Prince Rupert BC Canada.
 
References
Canada List of Shipping;
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