McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd. Union Jack Union Jack

M/V Union Jack is a 1941 80’ foot tug

**Seller says "bring all offers or trades! everything will be considered.

The pictures do no justice, this is a very special vessel & must be seen to appreciate

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. 12"x12" timbers on 20" centers.

**Numerous surveys on file (April 28, 2026) + including a Transport Canada trim and stability report**

History of the Union Jack

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

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 going to get on a 70-year-old vessel. All new plumbing, electrical wiring and much more.

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 market value of $4 million (CAD$).

Layout and technical specs

• 1941 Built (refit between


• 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. 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, 4000lbs Hydraulic/electric davit, Two new - 20person 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.

Transport Canada certified for 12 overnight guests and 40 day passengers

Travels at 9kts and burns 10 gallons per hour.

*Detailed records can be provided with accepted offer*

The reason For Sale is current health and lifestyle changes in the sellers near future.

Valued at C$4 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.

"Motivated Seller, Open to offers and or trades"