Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1948 by Berg Shipyard in Blaine, WA.
Historical Notes
On April 28, 1982 this seiner grounded and sank while off Laquetti Island in Georgia Strait BC Canada. Kyle Stubbs states (June 2026): "As of January 2025, the vessel was seen bearing Washington State tribal vessel identification 179KWL, indicating registration with the Quileute Nation."
Owners & Masters
In 1948-1965 she was owned by Harry Marvin, Juneau Alaska USA.
In 1982 she was owned by Wards Cove Packing Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1984-2018 she was owned by Loren Lundquist, Mount Vernon WA USA.
In 2022-2025 she was owned by USA interests.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 07/07/2022)
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
- cfec.state.ak.us ↗ (website viewed 11/06/2026)
