Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1962 by McKay-Cormack Ltd. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
The Canada register of this vessel was closed effective 2012-10-05; the vessel was later registered in the United States under state boat license, WN6423RR in Washington State and AK9168AR in Alaska.
Owners & Masters
In 1962-1965 she was owned by Frank E. Smith (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1966-1973 she was owned by the Smith Fishing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1973-1977 she was owned by Leonard Smith, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1980-1984 she was owned by Leonard Smith, Prince Rupert BC and Smith's Ocean Survival Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985-1987 she was owned by Leonard Smith, Fort Francis BC Canada.
In 1988 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 1989-1997 she was owned by Scratch Fishing Corp., Victoria BC Canada.
In 2001-2012 she was owned by Kenneth J. Zweniuk, Nanaimo BC Canada. (Canada register closed 2012-10-05).
In 2012-2016 she was owned by Hollis Jennings, Seattle WA USA.
In 2017-2026 she was owned by Derek M. Gibb, Petersburg AK USA.
Repower
Repowered in 1967 with a 325bhp diesel by Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria IL USA
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- cfec.state.ak.us ↗ (website viewed 25/07/2026)
