Vessel Profile

Grass (I)

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1937 by Matsumoto, I.P. in Prince Rupert, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1937-1966 she was owned by John Soldan, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by John Soldan, Port Alberni BC Canada. (On January 1, 1966 John Soldan died and Richard Ridlar was appointed as executor.) In 1966 she was owned by Richard Ridler, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by Minnie Ridler and Janet Wesley (JO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1967-1972 she was owned by Ekroll N. Pettersen, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1972-1979 she was owned by Roderick I. Bodmer, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1979-2025 she was owned by Patrick Charleson Jr., Tofino BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1955 she was rebuilt by Skogmo's Boat Repair at Prince Rupert BC.

Repower

Repowered in 1944 with a 115bhp gasoline engine by Chrysler Corp., Detroit MI USA

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