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Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
Original name: Amherstburg

Other name(s): Irving Poplar

Ship owner: K.C. Irving & Co.; McQueen Marine, Ltd.

Ship builder: Erieau Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Erieau, Ontario

Engine builder: Davey, Paxman & Co. Ltd., Lauzon, Quebec

Year ship built: 1965

Remarks:

b) Irving Poplar (1975)

Owners:

1) McQueen Marine, Ltd., Amherstburg, Ontario

2) K.C. Irving & Co., St. Johns, New Brunswick

Registry number: C. 311344

Hull number: 107

Vessel type: Tug

Height: 12 ft.

Width: 30 ft.

Length: 95 ft.

Stroke length: 10.5 in.

Gross tonnage: 551

Net tonnage: 195

Materials: Steel

Engine type: Twin diesel

Piston 1: 8 cyl.

Piston 2: 9.75 in.

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