Vessel Profile

Galley Bay

Galley Bay
Photo: Barbara Davis

Story

This fishboat, troller was built in 1946 by North, M. Alexander in Lund, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1946 this vessel fished for tuna and salmon off the Queen Charlotte Islands.

Owners & Masters

In 1946-1987 she was owned by Edward (Ed) Hanson, Refuge Cove BC Canada.

In 1988-1991 she was owned by Edward Hansen, Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1992-2004 she was owned by Ralph E. Miller, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 2011-2014 she was owned by Cuthbert A. Mack, Ucluelet BC Canada.

In 2015-2024 she was owned by David E.L. Frank, Tofino BC Canada.

Repower

In 1960 she was repowered with a Gardner 6LW diesel.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo from Barbara Davis arranged by Scotty Mudgekin (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 11/02/2018)
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