Vessel Profile

Ribac

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Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1926 by B.C. Marine Railway Co., Esquimalt BC.

Historical Notes

On March 9, 2007 this vessel sank from an ingress of water from below the waterline in Qualicum Bay BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1926-1937 she was owned by the Canadian Packing Company, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958-1961 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Douglas R. Miller, Sointula BC Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by G.D. Coutts Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2007-2012 she was owned by Encompass Consultants Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 250hp diesel engine

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Lloyds Casualty Week (March 23, 2007)
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