Andrew Kelly

Andrew Kelly
Andrew Kelly
Andrew Kelly
iBase ID
263874
Vessel name
Andrew Kelly
Fishing number
GY741
Year constructed
1912
Constructed by
Cochrane & Sons Ltd
Constructed at
Selby
Gross tons
229
Length
118 ft
Beam
22 ft
Depth
11.5 ft
General notes
T Robinson Manager, Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co Ltd. Prince Rupert.
1930 converted to tug.
San Juan Towing Co Ltd. Vancouver.
1942 renamed 'Island Commander'. Island Tug & Barge Co Ltd. Vancouver.
500 H.P. Diesel fitted.
1956 1200 H.P. Diesel fitted.
Island Sea Marine Ltd. Victoria.

Further information provided by Ken Higgs of Sea Island Marine Ltd:

The original 'Official Number' is 134745. A new GM EMD 16-567 engine and
Rientjes WAV 2600 reduction gear was installed by Island-Sea Marine Ltd in 1976,
with a 102" 5-bladed high-screwed prop into a 19-A nozzle. Tri-rudders installed,
hinging from nozzle and utilizing the original rudder stock aperature, with 'tie bars' to P & S
rudders. A new wheelhouse was added in 1979.
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