The Sudbury II was a salvage and rescue tug that served during World War II with the Royal Australian Navy as Caledionian Salvor, however was never commissioned. She was sold in 1958 to Island Tug & Barge Ltd, Vancouver, renamed Sudbury II, and registered as a Fijian vessel. Sudbury II undertook numerous salvage jobs in the Pacific Ocean. She was sold in 1981 and became a fishing vessel and renamed Lady Pacific.[1]
| History | |
|---|---|
  Australia | |
| Name | Caledonian Salvor |
| Builder | Basalt Rock Company, Napa |
| Laid down | 19 February 1942 |
| Launched | 22 August 1942 |
| Completed | 20 May 1943 |
| Fate | Sold in 1958 |
| History | |
| Name |
|
| Owner | Island Tug and Barge, Vancouver |
| Port of registry | Fiji |
| Identification | IMO number: 5342908 |
| Fate | Sank after catching fire in 1982. |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Rescue and Salvage tug boat |
| Tonnage | 1,334 gross tons |
Fate
editShe caught fire and sank off Prince Rupert on 31 October 1982.
Citations
edit- ^ Wilson, p. 75.
References
edit- Wilson, Michael; Australia. Navy Office. Naval Historical Records Section; Australia. Navy Office. Public Affairs (1994). Royal Australian Navy : Profile No. 4. Royal Australian Navy 21st century warships: naval auxiliaries 1911–1999 (including Defence Maritime Services). Topmill, Marrickville. ISBN 1876270721.
Further reading
edit- Norris, Pat Wastell; High Seas, High Risk: The Story of the Sudburys. ISBN 9781550172089
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