Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1978 by Shore Boat Builders Ltd. in Richmond, BC.
Historical Notes
"On Fenruary 20, 2025 this vessel capsized capsized near Bella Bella BC Canada. The Coast Guard was called to the fishing vessel, called the Western Gambler, shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday after it ran aground near Napier Point, about three kilometres south of Bella Bella. The Heiltsuk Tribal Council says the 18-metre (58-foot) fishing vessel was taking on water for “unknown reasons” and was trying to get to the community of Shearwater when it ran aground. The CCGS Cape Farewell vessel and the CCG Bella Bella fast rescue craft were deployed and picked up all four fishermen on board, who were uninjured."
Owners & Masters
In 1978-2001 she was owned by Oceanic Ventures Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 2003 she was owned by Handscratch Fishing Ltd., Madiera Park BC Canada.
In 2012-2014 she was owned by Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2014-2025 she was owned by Randolph Enterprises Ltd., Ladysmith BC and Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2026 she was owned by Randolph Enterprises Ltd., Duncan BC Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- cheknews.ca ↗ (website viewed 21/02/2025)
- wwwapps.tc.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/06/2026)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/06/2026)
