Histoire
This fishboat, general was built in 1957 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Notes historiques
On April 2, 1971 this vessel sank off Texada Island BC Canada. As of 21/07/2026 Transport Canada lists this vessel as currently registered, however by 2015 the vessel had been registered in the United States under state boat license WN1302SH in Washington State. Kyle Stubbs reports (July 2026): "On July 2, 2017 this vessel ran aground on the south shore of Zarembo Island AK. A USCG response to the incident removed fuel that had resulted in a light sheen, and the incident report indicates the vessel had incurred approximately $20,000 in damage. However, it is reported that the vessel was left abandoned where she had grounded."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1957-1961 she was owned by John F. Parker (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962-1972 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 1973-2001 she was owned by Slavko Tobako, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2003-2015 she was owned by Silver Challenger Marine Eco Tours Ltd.
In 2015 she was owned by Point Roberts Storage Inc, Bellingham WA USA.
In 2016-2017 she was owned by USA interests.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 520bhp diesel engine (2004c)
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo courtesy of Roy Stewart
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 1
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 21/07/2026)
- cfec.state.ak.us ↗ (website viewed 21/07/2026)
