Photo showing long tow, M.V. Sunpalermo, damaged by an explosion in her boiler room, being towed out from Kitimat by Vancouver tug, La Pointe. The damaged and loaded vessel was towed all the way to Vancouver for repairs.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Transportation
(a)Ships and Boats
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Photo showing long tow, M.V. Sunpalermo, damaged by an explosion in her boiler room, being towed out from Kitimat by Vancouver tug, La Pointe. The damaged and loaded vessel was towed all the way to Vancouver for repairs.
Photo showing the naval squadron commander on the way home confirming that time can be made up after the Kemano portion of the tour ran overtime. Although all four minesweepers have visited Kitimat before, it was Lieutenant Commander A. B. Torrie's first visit. He took over the command in January.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Royal Canadian Navy
(a)Personnel
(b)Visits
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Photo showing the naval squadron commander on the way home confirming that time can be made up after the Kemano portion of the tour ran overtime. Although all four minesweepers have visited Kitimat before, it was Lieutenant Commander A. B. Torrie's first visit. He took over the command in January.