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Glen class (YTB) tugs
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The Glen class of
tugs are located on both coasts and handle the lions share of towing and
berthing of naval vessels. They are each powered by twin Voith-Schneider
cycloidal propulsion units, which make them equally adept at going backwards
as forwards (and sideways).
Names: Glendyne, Glendale, Glenevis, Glenbrook,
Glenside
Displacement: 350 tons
Dimensions: 95' x 30.5' x 14.5'
Propulsion: 2 Rushton-Paxman diesels, 1800 hp.;
2 Voith Schneider vertical cycloidal props;
All photos by Sandy McClearn.
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Ville (or Pup) class
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Based on the British 'Pup'
class, these small tugs are used for general duties as well as assisting the
larger Glen class tugs.
Names:Lawrenceville, Parksville, Listerville,
Merrickville, Marysville
Displacement: 17 tons
Dimensions: 64' x 15.5' x 9'
Propulsion: 1 Caterpillar diesel, 365hp; 1 shaft
with Kort Nozzle
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Firebird class (YTR)
firefighting tug
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One of these tugs is located
on each coast. Each is equipped with three fire monitors (water nozzles)
for firefighting.
Names: Firebird, Firebrand
Displacement: 100 tons full load
Dimensions: 60' x 16' x 7'
Propulsion: 1 Vivian diesel, 240 shp.
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Sechelt class TSRV
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Built in 1991, the four Torpedo
Sound Range Vessels (TSRVs) were built to recover expended torpedoes on the
Nanoose test range on the West Coast. Sechelt and Sooke were
converted to diving tenders, while the remaining two are still at Nanoose.
Names: Sechelt, Sooke, Sikanni, Stikine
Displacement: 291 tons (275 tons as TSRV)
Dimensions: 108' x 33.5'
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Granby diving support
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1. Sandy McClearn photo.
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Gemini duty boat
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Used for transferring naval
personnel around Halifax Harbour.
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