Vessel Profile

Ganessa

Ganessa
Photo: Brian McDowell

Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1935 by Longley, James A. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a C-class sloop. Brian McDowall (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 26/05/2016) states that "I sold the boat around 1984 to a fellow that was from the Cow Bay/ Duncan area."

Owners & Masters

In 1935-1938 she was owned by James A. Longley, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1938-1954 she was owned by A.W. (Nye) Nyblom, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1954 she was owned by Stu Watts, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1955-1957 she was owned by Thomas (Terry) Towns (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958-1961 she was owned by George A. Smith, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967 she was owned by Peter Moulden, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1979 she was owned by Samuel Findlay, Surrey BC Canada.

In 1984-2010 she was owned by Brian McDowell, Langley BC Canada.

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