Vessel Profile

Gordon M. No. 1

Gordon M. No. 1
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This fishboat, troller was built in 1947 by McElhinney, Robert in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1962 she was owned by Robert McElhinney (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963-1967 she was owned by Gary T. Williamson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1995 she was owned by Charles E. Gordon, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Paul H. Kay, Duncan BC Canada.

In 2012-2018 she was owned by Thomas J.L. Pallman, Port Moody BC and Harold Glover, Maple Ridge BC Canada.

In 2019 she was owned by Thomas J.L. Pallman, Port Moody BC Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by Carl D. Sills, Richmond BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1923 she had a major houseworks extension. In 2025 she was undergoing a major rebuild at at Stones Boatyard, Nanaimo BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1951 with a 84bhp diesel engine By Gardner

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