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Australian tugboat Caledonian Savior

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History
Australia
NameCaledonian Salvor
BuilderBasalt Rock Company, Napa
Laid down19 February 1942
Launched22 August 1942
Completed20 May 1943
FateSold in 1958
History
Name
  • Sudbury II (1958–1981)
  • Lady Pacific (1981–1982)
OwnerIsland Tug and Barge, Vancouver
Port of registryFiji
IdentificationIMO number5342908
FateSank after catching fire in 1982.
General characteristics
TypeRescue and Salvage tug boat
Tonnage1,334 gross tons

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]

Fate

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She caught fire and sank off Prince Rupert on 31 October 1982.

Citations

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  1. ^ Wilson, p. 75.

References

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  • 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

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  • Norris, Pat Wastell; High Seas, High Risk: The Story of the Sudburys. ISBN 9781550172089