Story
This supply vessel (type iii) was built in 1944 by Newcastle Ship Building Co. Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1946-1973 she was owned by The Minister of Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1973-1979 she was owned by Alan McPherson, Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1979-1992 she was owned by Camal Ventures Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1979-2004 she was owned by Camal Ventures Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for Babine Lake near Smithers BC.
Repower
Repowered with a 240bhp 170hp diesel engine, by The Buda Co., Harvey, IL (1950)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- DHH 8000 Series Box 242 File 8
- RG12 Reel T-11581 (F.D. 2)
- TC Vessel Registration Query System
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 04/03/2025)
