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This fishboat, troller was built in 1938 by Kishi, Saiji (Richmond Boat Works) in Steveston, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). This vessel has been reported by some sources to have served with the Royal Canadian Navy, but Bryon Taylor (26/11/2017) reports that "Reference RG 24 Volume 5825 File 8000 - 300/47 - General Information - HMCS Regal - states on March 19, 1942 this vessel was requisitioned for the RCN, but on March 31, 1942 this was cancelled. This vessel was not taken into service with the RCN."
Owners & Masters
In 1938-1941 she was owned by Tsunetaro Koyama, Ucluelet, BC Canada.
In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishing Vessel Disposal Committee).
In 1942 she was owned by Stewart Jackson, Maple Bay BC Canada.
In 1943 she was owned by Nikola Katmic, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1943 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1946 she was owned by Fred Stewart, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1947 she was owned by Earl Collins, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by William Windsor, Bella Bella, BC Canada.
In 1954 she was owned by Peter Christenson, Reye River, BC Canada.
In 1960 she was owned by James Kask, North Surrey, BC Canada.
In 1965 she was owned by Kaj Jensen Alert Bay, BC Canada.
In 1970 she was owned by Gordon Paterson, Victoria, BC Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by Kund Larsen, Victoria, BC Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by Jacob Larsen, Burnaby, BC Canada.
In 1982 she was owned by Joe Graceffo, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1987 she was owned by John Teer.
In 2003-2008 she was owned by John Teer, Hazerswoude, The Netherlands.
Repower
Repowered with a 30hp engine (1957c); Repowered with a 142hp engine (1961c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 26/11/2017)
- RG12 Reel T-11594 (Regal I)
- RG 24 Volume 5825 File 8000 - 300/47 - General Information - HMCS Regal
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
