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SS Widget

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SS Widget
History
Canada
NameWidget
OwnerCanadian Pacific Railway
RouteArrow Lakes
BuilderIvan Horie, Vancouver
Launched1948
Acquired1948
Maiden voyageFebruary 1, 1948
In serviceFebruary 1 to late April 1948
Out of serviceLate April 1948
General characteristics
Class and typeDiesel Tug
Tonnage9 gross, 6 registered
Length36.5 feet (11.1 m)
Beam9.5 feet (2.9 m)
Depth4.8 feet (1.5 m)
Installed powerDesil

SS Widget was a diesel tugboat that operated on the Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada. She was built by Ivan Horie in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1948.

She was chartered by the Canadian Pacific Railway company to fill in until a replacement for SS Columbia (1920-1947), which had a damaged hull, could be acquired. Widget was only used from February 1, 1948 to late April of that year.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Turner, Robert (1985). Sternwheelers and Steam Tugs. Sono Nis Press.