Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1936 by Stanley Park Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). Ian Estabrooks reports that on August 25, 1966 this vessel sank at Malcolm Island BC Canada. in spite of showing up on the Canada Register of Shipping until 2001!
Owners & Masters
In 1936-1937 she was owned by Fujikasu Koyama, Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1937-1942 she was owned by Susumu Koyama, Gabriola Island BC Canada.
In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1942-1944 she was owned by Dudley R. Cole, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1944-1952 she was owned by Edward Fear (MO), North Galiano BC Canada.
In 1952-1957 she was owned by Mitchell Silech, Ladner BC Canada.
In 1957-1963 she was owned by Johnston Fishing and Packing Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1963-2001 she was owned by Gilbert Hillairet, Ladner BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 165hp engine by Vivian Engine Works
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 3
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/02/2025)
