Geschichte
This fishboat, (dragger) was built in 1953 by Smith & Rhuland, Lunenburg NS.
Historische Notizen
The Donna Louise was the first commercial fishing vessel to transit the Canso Canal shortly after its opening on September 9, 1955. On August 7, 1973 the vessel caught fire at se off the coast of NL and sank while undertow to Marystown, NL.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1955 the owner of the vessel was Tom Dodge, Mulgrave, NS, Canada.
In 1963 the owner was Booth Fisheries Canadian Company Ltd., Winnipeg, MB.
In 1970 the vessel was owned by Newfoundland Quick Freeze Its, Witless Bay, NL.
Remotisierung
In 1970 original engine was replaced with a Caterpillar Tractor Diesel, 8 cylinder, 270 BHP
Referenzen
Canada Register of Shipping. Research conducted by Donald Feltmate.
