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This patrol vessel was built in 1917 in San Francisco, CA.
Historical Notes
This vessel was a Converted Sub Chaser. Previously registered at (Port) No. 29 in 1931. Registry of vessel transferred to the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia on April 21, 1934.
In 1930 this vessel was reported to have been a rum runner.
In 1945 this vessel was sold out of service. On July 28, 1947 this vessel was stranded off of Triple Island BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1917-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1920-1929 she was owned by US Interests.
In 1930-1934 she was owned by General Navigation Co. of Canada, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1934 she was sold foreign (USA).
In 1936-1937 she was owned by North Island Trollers Association, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1943-1944 she was a transport vessel chartered by the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.
In 1945-1947 she was owned by Prince Rupert Co-op Association, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 2-400hp Garwood 12-cylinder gas engines
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Miles, Fraser (1992)
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 29/08/2016)
- RG 24 Vol 11838 File 8000-147/2
- RG 24 Vol11838 File COPC 8000-292
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11902 (1943) (Hickey)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11844 (1947) (Hickey)
- DHH 8000 series Box 176 File 006
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 03/02/2026)
