Australian tugboat Caledonian Savior explained

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

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

References

• Book: Royal Australian Navy : Profile No. 4. Royal Australian Navy 21st century warships: naval auxiliaries 1911–1999 (including Defence Maritime Services) . Wilson, Michael . Australia. Navy Office. Naval Historical Records Section . Australia. Navy Office. Public Affairs . 1994 . Topmill, Marrickville . 1876270721 .

Further reading

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

Notes and References

1. Wilson, p. 75.