Towboating

TOWBOATING began its development as a marine transportation industry in BC when the first steam vessel, the BEAVER, arrived to serve the needs of the HBC. While principally a supply vessel, the Beaver also worked as a towboat during its long service on the coast. Two distinct needs gave the towboat industry its initial start. One was the need to assist deep-sea sailing ships plying the lumber trade as they made their way to and from coastal ports. ANDERSON MILL, established at PORT ALBERNI in...

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