The Burrard Dry Dock had many local business partners during its operation. For example, being neighbours with C.H. Cates & Sons had many benefits.
Shown here are three Cates tugboats helping to move a marine ways towards the dock. A marine ways is a ramp and cradle for boats to be placed on and pushed in towards the dry dock.
In the photo you can see the cradle with each of the beams surrounding it. In the background what appears to be the North Vancouver Ferry is on the approach with passengers who could be working at Burrard Dry Dock.
Visit the MONOVA website for more information about the history of the North Shore and to plan your visit to MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards.
Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver, at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley, is open for drop-ins on Monday and by appointment Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
Navigate culture on the North Shore by using the North Shore Culture Compass.
