Vessel Profile

Galatea

Galatea
Photo: Kevin Campbell

Story

This yacht, sail (yawl-rigged) was built in 1930 by Canoe Cove Shipyards Ltd. in Sidney, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1947 this vessel raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Race for the Swiftsure Trophy under skipper Dr. John Stewart but did not finish.

Owners & Masters

In 1930-1937 she was owned by Edward W. Grigg, Port Washington BC Canada.

In 1942-1956 she was owned by Dr. John Stewart, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1958-1961 she was owned by Percival Tribe, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1962-1963 she was owned by Cyril May, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1964-1969 she was owned by John Hyndman, North Surrey BC Canada.

In 1970 she was owned by Jonathan M. Beals, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1971-1972 she was owned by John G. Sanderson, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1976 she was owned by Patricia A.M. Sanderson, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977 she was owned by Lois A. Urquhart, Denman Island BC Canada.

In 1978 she was owned by Daphne G. Alkoff, Ganges BC Canada.

In 1979-1986 she was owned by Daphne G. Alkoff, Ganges BC Canada.

In 1987-2004 she was owned by Stephen Phillips, Fulford Harbour BC Canada.

In 2011-2024 she was owned by Kevin J. Campbell, Sidney BC Canada.

Repower

52hp engine (1949c); Repowered with a 25bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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