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Ferguson Industries

Pictou NS

Most recent update: July 17, 2021.

The shipyard in Pictou was originally called Pictou Iron Foundry & Machine Shop and dated from the establishment of a marine railway at this site in 1851. A World War II emergency shipyard was initially started under their management, but Foundation Maritime took over almost immediately and operated the yard until the end of the war. This allowed Pictou to concentrate on urgent repair work. Pictou Foundry took over the yard at the end of the war and continued shipbuilding, starting a new hull list at #101. The firm was renamed Ferguson Industries Ltd in 1952, Pictou Industries Ltd in 1986 and continued to operate until 1993. It was acquired by Aecon in 2008 and reactivated, with considerable capital investment, as Aecon Atlantic Industrial, Inc.

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O/N Name Customer Type GT Completed Notes
Built by Pictou Iron Foundry & Machine Shop
Elk (Z-27) Royal Canadian Navy patrol boat 10 Sep 1940 sold 1947 as Grand Manan III, scrapped 1968
Vison (Z-30) Royal Canadian Navy patrol boat 5 Oct 1940 sold post-war, fate unknown
Raccoon (Z-?) Royal Canadian Navy patrol boat 1 Dec 1940 torpedoed 1942 in the Gulf of St. Lawerence
Built by Foundation Maritime Ltd.
1 Victoria Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,875 27 Apr 1943 1946 Tatuk, 1948 Kalo, 1957 Ester, 1964 San John P., 1965 Ramsdal I, 1966 Rio Atrato, scrapped 1982
2 Camp Debert/Crescent Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,873 2 Jun 1943 1945 Julia, 1951 Lona, 1957 Senator Hagelstein, 1962 Agia Sophia, 1967 Manos Lemos, wrecked Kusadasi 1969
3 Camp Aldershot/Rockcliffe Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,875 8 Jul 1943 1947 Brigus, 1955 Olcat, 1962 Bay Bengal, scrapped 1972
4 Camp Petawawa/Montmorency Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,875 11 Aug 1943 1946 Auguste Pavie, 1948 Docteur Angier, wrecked 1949
5 Kensington Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 6 Oct 1943 1945 Yersin, 1948 Docteur Yersin, wrecked 1953
6 Manitou Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 21 Oct 1943 1946 Albert Calmette, 1950 Darlac, 1955 Hong Kong Trader, 1958 Batu Pahat, 1962 Sandakan Bay, 1965 Luen Tung, 1969 Yue San, scrapped 1971
7 Woodland Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 7 Dec 1943 1946 Huynh Khuong An, 1948 Docteur Pham Huu Chi, 1952 Vimy, 1955 Dimitris, 1957 Dimitrakis P., 1960 Elli, 1964 Aspasia, scrapped 1967
8 Ainslie Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 13 Dec 1943 1946 Henri Mouhot, 1950 Tran Ninh, 1955 Woodlock, 1964 Loong An, 1966 Dong San, wrecked 1972
9 Hector Park/Camp Debert Ministry of War Tpt freighter 2,878 19 Jan 1944 1946 Capitaine Do Huu Vi, 1950 Kontum, 1955 Lyngheim, 1956 South Hope, 1957 Takashima Maru, 1967 Golden Island, scrapped 1969
10 Chignecto Park Ministry of War Tpt freighter 2,878 29 Mar 1944 1946 Alexandre De Rhodes, 1956 Tadjouri, scrapped 1969
11 Beresford Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 24 Apr 1944 1947 Federal Ambassador, 1948 Gerda Toft, foundered 1954
12 Avondale Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 13 May 1944 torpedoed and lost 1945
13 Confederation Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 3 Jun 1944 1946 Gialong, 1956 Obokil, 1961 Tawau Bay, 1966 Shin Chong, scrapped 1970
14 Cataraqui Park Ministry of War Tpt freighter 2,877 30 Jun 1944 1946 Pigneau De Behaine, 1955 Ambouli, 1958 Mukali, 1963 Waywind, scrapped 1969
15 Kelowna Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 25 Jul 1944 1948 La Petite Hermine, 1952 Dharini, scrapped 1988
16 Taber Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,878 28 Aug 1944 torpedoed and lost 1945
17 Liscomb Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,877 26 Sep 1944 1948 Saint Malo, 1951 Tapajos, 1955 Orland, 1964 Sagitta, 1967 Sfinge, 1969 Sirio, 1970 Suerte, scrapped 1972
18 Wentworth Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,877 25 Oct 1944 1948 Sundial, 1958 Celeste, 1961 Nadine, 1965 Azar, wrecked off West Punta Bravo, Cuba 1968
19 Sunset Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,895 24 Nov 1944 1945 Siderurgica Cinco, scrapped 1965
20 Ashby Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,894 22 Dec 1944 1945 Siderurgica Tres, scrapped 1971
21 Evangeline Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,895 13 Apr 1945 1947 Federal Mariner, 1950 Santa Monica, 1954 Navem Monica, scrapped 1972
22 Mulgrave Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,895 17 Apr 1945 1946 Dun Yu, 1951 Nan Hai 157, 1967 Hong Qi 157, scrapped 1983
23 Sutherland Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,885 31 May 1945 1947 Canadian Conqueror, scrapped 1965
24 Lorne Park Govt of Canada freighter 2,930 5 Jul 1945 1947 Canadian Leader, scrapped 1965
Built by Pictou Foundry & Machine Co.
101 Scotian NS Dept of Highways ferry 615 Aug 1946 later Smokwa 1956, closed 1991
102 Nipiwan Park Irving Oil Co. Ltd. tanker 1,547 Nov 1946 forebody only
103 192307 P.W.D. No. 120 Dept. of Public Works dredge 383 Dec 1950 later Nova Scotia, scrapped
104 Porte Dauphine (YMG/YNG-186) Royal Canadian Navy gate vessel 429d 10 Dec 1952 retired 1996, Salmon Transporter
Built by Ferguson Industries Ltd.
105 YC-253 Royal Canadian Navy lighter 650d Dec 1957
106 P.W.D. No. 22 Dept. of Public Works dredge 532 Nov 1954
107 197916 Pilot Boat No.4 Dept. of Transport pilot boat 25 Dec 1954 later Gallix, closed 2011
108 310063 Lord Selkirk Dept. of Transport ferry 1,834 Dec 1957 later Hull 108 1992, Lord Selkirk 1995, closed 1996
109 YBY 401 Royal Canadian Navy barge Feb 1957
110 198481 Caraquet Dept of Public Works tugboat 11 Aug 1955 later HD 10, closed 2010
111 198482 Tracadie Dept of Public Works tugboat 11 Sep 1955 later Pictar
112 198700 Morell Dept of Public Works tugboat 11 May 1955 closed 1987
113 320940 DOT 41 Dept. of Transport tugboat 11 July 1955 sold as Chambly
114 DOT 29 Dept. of Transport landing craft June 1955
115 DOT 30 Dept. of Transport landing craft June 1955
116 DOT 31 Dept. of Transport landing craft June 1955
117 DOT 32 Dept. of Transport landing craft June 1955
118 DOT 33 Dept. of Transport landing craft June 1955
119 DOT 34 Dept. of Transport landing craft June 1955
121 188074 Laniel Dept of Public Works tugboat 11 Nov 1955 suspended 2003
122 Barbara W L. E. Wellner Jr. dredge 28 Oct 1955 lost 1955
123 188503 Rebecca W Maritime Dredging dredge 23 Mar 1956
124 Ellicott Marine dredge July 1956 hull only
125 310181 Percy C Black NS Dept. of Highways ferry 298 Oct 1957 later Zimdowney, closed 2003
126 310127 Gerald Millar Dept of Public Works tugboat 11 May 1957 later T.2, Grizzli 6
127 310080 Northumberland II Dept of Public Works tugboat 15 Aug 1958 later Northumberland Meg, closed 1996
128 DOT 97 Dept. of Transport landing craft 38 Aug 1958
129 DOT 98 Dept. of Transport landing craft 38 Aug 1958 later S.L. 98, J.H. 98
130 311108 G.S. 130 Maritime Dredging barge 87 May 1959
131 311109 G.S. 131 Maritime Dredging barge 87 May 1959
132 311110 Gulf Spray Maritime Dredging tugboat 15 May 1959
133 311846 John Guy Dept. of Transport ferry 590 May 1960
134 312646 G.S. 134 Maritime Dredging barge 150 May 1959 closed 1987
135 311991 DPW No. 150 Dept of Public Works barge 62 May 1960 later S.A. 1
136 311992 DPW No. 151 Dept of Public Works barge 62 May 1960 later S.1, suspended 2008
137 DOT No. 135 Dept. of Transport landing craft 30 July 1960
138 329546 DOT No. 136 Dept. of Transport landing craft 30 Oct 1960 closed 2006
139 318522 DOT No. 137 Dept. of Transport landing craft 30 Oct 1960 later G.C. 137, suspended 2008
140 DPW No. 12 Dept of Public Works barge June 1960 reconstruction
141 313405 Brudenell Dept of Public Works launch 15 Dec 1960 suspended 2002
142 YDT-11 Royal Canadian Navy Dive tender 123 Jan 1962
143 318514 Canada Pilot No. 10 Dept. of Transport pilot boat 67 Dec 1961 later Le Bic, Josee H
144 313951 DPW No. 125 Dept of Public Works dredge 45 July 1962 later D.3
145 318540 Rapid Dept. of Transport patrol boat 140 July 1963 closed 1984
146 YDT-12 Royal Canadian Navy Dive tender 123 Aug 1963
147 YBD-2 Royal Canadian Navy Dep. barge Aug 1963
148 320804 Prince Nova Northumberland Fys ferry 1,765 May 1964 closed 1998
149 322778 Grande Entree Dept of Public Works tugboat 21 July 1964 later T. 5
150 322298 Blue Crest Job Brothers & Co. Ltd trawler 331 Oct 1964 later Matthew Atlantic, closed 2001
151 322303 Pennypride John Penny & Sons trawler 285 Nov 1964 closed 1995
152 Burwolf Burgeo Trawlers Ltd trawler 282 May 1965
153 323526 Hermitage II Gaultois Fisheries Ltd trawler 282 July 1965 closed 1985
154 323528 Burhound Burgeo Fish Industries trawler 283 Sep 1965 later Donegal 1982, closed 2014
155 323529 Bickerton Pride Bickerton Co-op Ltd trawler 283 Dec 1965
156 G.S.135 Gulf Services Ltd. barge 150 Aug 1965
157 323535 Blue Sea II North Atlantic Trawl'g trawler 324 Apr 1966 later Atlantic Grace 1968, Burfox 1970, Invictus I 1990, closed 1997
158 326072 Chebucto Dept. of Fisheries patrol boat 751 Dec 1966 later 1998-03, closed 1998
159 323542 Eastpack I Eastern Fisheries Ltd trawler 170 July 1966 closed 1998
160 323544 Amy Usen Usen Fisheries Ltd trawler 170 Aug 1966
161 323545 Charlotte A Finn Usen Fisheries Ltd trawler 170 Oct 1966
162 323547 Eastpack II Eastern Fisheries Ltd trawler 170 Nov 1966 later Baffin Bay
163 YLP 465 Royal Canadian Navy float Dec 1966
164 328023 Usen No. 1 Usen Fisheries Ltd trawler 171 May 1967 later Baffin Run
165 328024 Usen II Usen Fisheries Ltd trawler 171 May 1967 later Michael J. Simmonds, closed 2007
166 328041 Acadia Thunderbird Acadia Fisheries Ltd trawler 683 Dec 1967 later M13, closed 1991
167 328044 Acadia Gannet Acadia Fisheries Ltd trawler 683 Feb 1968 later Canso Dart 1973, closed 1984
168 328049 Acadia Condor Acadia Fisheries Ltd trawler 683 May 1968 later Canso Condor 1973, M14, closed 1991
169 Acadia Tern Acadia Fisheries Ltd trawler 683 Aug 1968
170 328032 Pennyfair John Penny & Sons trawler 287 July 1967 closed 1989
171 329242 Port Alfred II Saguenay Terminals tugboat 164 May 1969 later Omni-Richelieu
172 329546 G.S. 136 Gulf Services Ltd. barge 142 May 1968 closed 2006
173 329349 DPW No. 75 Dept of Public Works barge 55 Dec 1968 later S. 15
174 CG-112 Canadian Coast Guard patrol boat 9 Jan 1970
178 330133 Canada Park Martin Seafoods Ltd. seiner 477 Nov 1969 closed 1996
179 330134 Canada Club Martin Seafoods Ltd seiner 477 Jan 1970 closed 1996
180 370522 CG-113 Canadian Coast Guard patrol boat 9 July 1970 sold as Point Vanguard
181 322535 Nelson River Hudson's Bay Co tugboat 78 Aug 1969
182 330142 Mattuna Mariner Mattuna Fisheries Ltd seiner 369 June 1970 closed 2011
183 330143 Mattuna Maid Mattuna Fisheries Ltd seiner 369 Aug 1970 later Gemini No. 1 1976, closed 2014
184 330144 Sealife I Sealife Fisheries Ltd seiner 286 June 1970 later Mari-Lynne Anita 1977, Lady Janice II
185 323540 Sealife II Sealife Fisheries Ltd seiner 286 June 1970
186 344952 Sealife III Sealife Fisheries Ltd seiner 286 June 1970 closed 2007
187 344954 Apollo III Les Pecheries Acadian seiner 369 Apr 1971 closed 2008
188 344955 Nicole Daniel Gauvin & Noel Co. seiner 369 May 1971
189 344957 Margaret Elizabeth No. 1 Vondel II Fisheries Ltd. seiner 369 June 1971
190 344959 Pennyluck II John Penny & Sons trawler 292 Nov 1971 suspended 2012
191 344973 Cape Neddick National Sea Products trawler 749 Nov 1972 later Omega Runner 1998, Gulf Spirit I 2001, closed 2015
192 344974 Cape Farewell National Sea Products trawler 749 Nov 1972 later Atlantic King 1994, Orca 1 1997, V O S Eastwind 2004, scrapped 2007
193 331725 Prince Edward Northumberland Fys ferry 1,772 Oct 1972 later Hull 109 1997, Captain Earl W. Winsor 1998
194 330137 Scotian Shore Can. Offshore Marine supply boat 821 July 1973 later Fred J. Agnich 1980, Western Crest 1994, Western Salvor 1996, Scotian Shore 1997, (Spain)
195 329550 Breton Shore Can. Offshore Marine supply boat 819 Jan 1974 later Edward O. Vetter 1980, Cabot Sea 1995, Oceanua 1 2005, Mabisel Oceanus 1 2006, (Nigeria)
196 348224 Haida Warrior Kingcome Navigation tugboat 141 Aug 1974 later Haida Warrior II 1978, closed 2011
197 348233 A. W. Henricksen Canso Sea Foods Ltd trawler 789 July 1975 later Cape Hood 1987, scrapped 2008
198 348236 W. R. Ritcey Canso Sea Foods Ltd trawler 791 Nov 1975 later Cape Fortune 1987, closed 2012
199 370541 Barbara N Canso Sea Foods Ltd trawler 796 Apr 1976 later Cape Roseway 1987, closed 1999
200 370542 Esther Boyd Canso Sea Foods Ltd trawler 792 June 1976 later Cape Chidley 1987, closed 2007
201 371732 Cape Roger Dept. of Fisheries patrol boat 1,255 Aug 1977
202 Miscou Island NB Dept. of Highway ferry Nov 1975
203 383355 G. S. Mersey Riverport Seafoods Ltd trawler 279 June 1978
204 383358 L. P. MacDonald Riverport Seafoods Ltd trawler 279 June 1978 closed 2008
205 372300 Dartmouth III City of Dartmouth ferry 256 May 1979
206 372301 Halifax III City of Dartmouth ferry 256 May 1979
207 392022 Clouston Riverport Seafoods Ltd trawler 278 Aug 1979 closed 2009
208 383208 T. K. Pierce Pierce Fisheries Ltd trawler 289 Aug 1979 closed 2005
209 392029 A. F. Pierce Pierce Fisheries Ltd trawler 294 Oct 1979 closed 2007
210 800741 Wilfred Templeman Dept. of Fisheries trawler 925 Mar 1982 later 2011-01, sold as Blain M
211 800746 Alfred Needler Dept. of Fisheries trawler 925 Mar 1982
212 392030 Ruby Elaine Riverport Seafoods Ltd trawler 277 Dec 1979 closed 2005
213 395652 Lady Melissa Comeau Seafoods Ltd seiner 368 Jan 1981
214 395650 Jennifer Jean No. 1 Scotia Point Fisheries seiner 368 Dec 1980 later Ocean Lady, closed 2007
215 395655 Ernest E. Pierce Pierce Fisheries Ltd trawler 294 June 1981 closed 2013
903 836500 Stormont II Dept. of Transportation passenger 84 1980 sub-contract from Sydney Engineering
904 800451 Island Princess IV trawler 263 1980 sub-contract from Sydney Engineering, Knight-Dragon
216 330484 F. T. Hewlett Ferguson Industries trawler 780 1983 reconstruction, closed 1986
217 836499 Scotian NS Dept. of Highways ferry 110 Aug 1983
Built by Pictou Industries Ltd.
218 807033 Earl Grey Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker 1,972 May 1986
219 805152 Cachalot I Adams & Knickle Ltd trawler 284 May 1986
220 805165 Woodside I City of Dartmouth ferry 256 1986
221 804249 Atlantic Optimist McLeod Fisheries trawler 346 June 1987
222 804248 Atlantic Odyssey McLeod Fisheries trawler 346 June 1987
223 808324 Genny and Doug Jonathan & Amy Fish trawler 346 June 1987 later Suvak
224 808647 Atlantic Prospect Pierce Fisheries Ltd trawler 346 June 1987 later Tulugarnaq, Kiviuq I
225 811456 Richmond Odyssey Richmond Fisheries trawler 563 Aug 1989
226 815540 Confederation Northumberland Fys ferry 8,060 1993

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