1941 Union Jack 80 Heritage Tug

M/V Union Jack is a 1941 80’ foot tug.

Travel aboard a piece of Canadian cultural history. The Union Jack is a 1941 heritage tug, hand-built in Deep Cove, British Columbia from old growth Canadian timber. The good stuff 12"x12" timbers on 20" centers.

History of the Union Jack

The spirited history of a uniquely Canadian treasure. The Union Jack was originally built in Canada as a tugboat to serve Canada's Royal Navy during the Second World War. Commissioned in 1941.

In 2015 it was decided that this one was worth saving! She received a multi-million dollar refit (restoration) spanning the better part of 6 years. With absolutely, no expense spared.. she’s as close to original as you’re gonna find on a 70-year-old vessel. Launched in Nov 1941 she patrolled with the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War, hauling barges/timber and supplies up and down the west coast. After the war she would continue working shuttling larger vessels in and out of Vancouver harbour. Then spent time as a floating lodge for fishing charters and spent time as a personal yacht. Today she’s chartered for sightseeing & fishing expeditions. Commercial certified by Transport Canada and a (condition and evaluation) survey from 2020 vessels, appraised value $3 million.

Layout and technical specs

• 1941 Built (refit between 2015-2018)
• Originally built in Deep Cove, B.C.
• 80 Foot Length
• 22 Foot Beam
• Diesel Engine Propulsion
• 7 to 10 knots Cruising Speed

Amenities

• 5 Private cabins - 2 with en-suites
• 3.5 bathrooms (heads)
• 3 lounge areas
• Wheel house
• Rigid hull inflatable boats
• Aluminum fishing skiff
• Kayaks, fishing rods, paddleboards, crab traps, prawn traps, and a water trampoline

Union Diesel Engine

Revolutionary in the 1950s, the Union Jack is powered with a Union Diesel Engine. These 6-cylinder engines came from San Francisco, California and were known for being a leader in industrial engine production. (Only the best for the Navy)
Their engines were soon used in a variety of vessels from tugboats, passenger ferries (such as the North Vancouver Ferry), to cargo ships and leisure yachts. The brand’s reputation for producing high-quality products ensured that ships with Union Diesel engines were reliable for long-haul trips, pulling heavy cargo and rough weather.

Notable upgrades

• New gensets(2) Auxiliary, hydraulics, electrical, 6 guest staterooms - 2 with ensuites (12people), 3 crew staterooms (room for 5 crew) 5 -1/2 guest heads, 1 crew head, redundant backups on every major system
• Commercial double wide cooler, brand new 36" gas stove/oven, Commercial dishwasher, 2 wine/beer fridges, Icemaker
• 4000ld Hydraulic/electric davit, Two new - 20man survival rafts
• Commercial boiler for heat and Hot water
• 3 Stage filtration with UV sterilizer for domestic water
• On board Water Maker
• Custom salon with Douglas fir paneling, Leather seté
• Wet bars up and down
• Each stateroom has its own private sink.
• Needs to be seen to be believed
• Transport Canada certified for 12 overnight guests and 40 day passengers
• Travels at 9kts and burns 10 gallons per hour
• The reason For Sale is current health and lifestyle changes in the sellers near future
• Valued at C$3 million prior to receiving the commercial stove ($7k) and articulating swim deck
• We are aggressively listed at C$1.2 million for a swift sale