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Ku’ulakai 🌊 Ku'ulaKai – A Historic Journey Continues 🌊

Built in 1944 as LT-465 for the U.S.

Army, Ku'ulaKai has sailed through history under multiple names, including Lloyd B Gore. It has served as a military tug, a commercial vessel, and even a floating home for adventurous owners who sailed as far as Thailand. Now, this unique vessel is docked in Victoria, British Columbia, undergoing renovations to honor its past and explore new opportunities—whether through restoration, sale, or new ventures. Join us on this exciting journey as we preserve the beauty and history of Ku'ulaKai! ⚓

04/11/2025
16/08/2025
14/07/2025

Shroud off! Almost…

The work continues….shroud coming off :)
12/07/2025

The work continues….shroud coming off :)

Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, was an English pirate from the early 18th century, famous for his long bla...
01/12/2024

Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, was an English pirate from the early 18th century, famous for his long black beard and fearsome appearance. He operated mainly in the Caribbean and along the eastern coast of the British colonies in America. His brief career was marked by daring acts, including the blockade of Charleston Harbor in 1718. He was killed on November 22, 1718, in a battle against the Royal Navy near Ocracoke Island.

Mary Read, born around 1690, is one of the few known female pirates in history. Disguised as a man, she first served in the British army before joining the crew of pirate John "Calico Jack" Rackham, where she met Anne Bonny. Captured in 1720, she escaped hanging by declaring herself pregnant, but sadly died in prison in 1721.

If Blackbeard and Mary Read lived today, they might embody icons of modern rebellion, promoting independence and courage against established norms. Their bold acts would likely resonate in popular culture, inspiring adventure and the spirit of freedom. 🏴‍☠️

The Ku'ulakai holds the distinction of being one of the oldest operating ocean-going tugs on the west coast of North Ame...
27/11/2024

The Ku'ulakai holds the distinction of being one of the oldest operating ocean-going tugs on the west coast of North America.

Efforts have been made to restore and preserve this historic vessel, reflecting its significance in maritime history.

Here is Al bending a cushion plank on the Miki tug Kuulakai (ex Lloyd B. Gore) with a combination of hammering 10" x 1/2" square nails and tightening up the ...

➡️ What was Ku'ulaKai’s original name? (LT-465 / Ernest F. Ladd / Lloyd B Gore)
25/11/2024

➡️ What was Ku'ulaKai’s original name? (LT-465 / Ernest F. Ladd / Lloyd B Gore)

What a view today from the Captain room! ⚓️🌈☠️
23/11/2024

What a view today from the Captain room! ⚓️🌈☠️

➡️ Quiz: In what year was this boat built? (1942 / 1944 / 1946)
18/11/2024

➡️ Quiz: In what year was this boat built? (1942 / 1944 / 1946)

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