Vessel Profile

Zachary Mudge

Zachary Mudge
Photo: MMBC Collection

Story

This yacht, sail was built in 1992 by Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre/Cowichan Wooden Boat Society (Led by Wayne Loiselle).

Historical Notes

The MMBC states "The Zachary Mudge is a reconstruction of HMS Chatham's cutter (1792), a vessel used for the first major British surveys of the strait of Juan de Fuca. Three expeditions covering the inside passage and inlets between Desolation Sound and Bella Coola. The reconstruction was built by a seniors group at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre/Cowichan Wooden Boat Society (Led by Wayne Loiselle). Materials used: Yellow Cedar Transom, Frames, Planking and Flooring Douglas Fir Keel Gum Wood Shoe Fastenings – Silicon Bronze Copper nails."

Owners & Masters

In 1992-2025 she was owned by Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre/Cowichan Wooden Boat Society (Led by Wayne Loiselle).

References

mmbc.bc.ca ↗ (website viewed 29/08/2025)

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