Songhee – ex Driftwood

Port Alberni ,MV Songhee,TP-123 (USATS),The Swept Away Inn

Songhee in Port Alberni

Port Alberni ,MV Songhee,TP-123 (USATS),The Swept Away Inn

Originally a US Army harbour tug, Songhee is currently operated as The Swept Away Inn, a floating bed and breakfast in Port Alberni.

  • Name History:
    • 1944: TP-123 (USATS) US Army
    • 1957: Pacific Master
    • 1961: Haro Straits (I)
    • 1964: Haro (II)
    • 1947: Santrina (I)
    • 1982: Driftwood
    • 2011c: Songhee (II)

  • Built: 1944, Peyton Company, Newport Beach, California
    • Vessel Length (f): 92.0′
    • Vessel Breadth (f): 24.7′ 
    • Vessel Depth (f): 10.5′ 
    • Engine: 450 Horse Power, Fairbanks Morse Co., Chicago IL USA Diesel
  • Rebuilt: 1979
    • Vessel Length (m): 27.68
    • Vessel Breadth (m): 7.48
    • Vessel Depth (m): 3.93
    • Engine: 750 Horse Power,Diesel
  • Gross Tonnage (t): 215.00
  • Net Tonnage (t): 65.00
  • Construction Material: Wood
  • Speed (knots): 8.5
  • Propulsion Method: Single Screw

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