Vessel Profile

Rick-Son (I)

Rick-Son (I)
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1929 by Bidwell Boat Works Ltd. (Coal Harbour) in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel is said to have operated as a rum runner. (Miles, Fraser (1992)).

Owners & Masters

In 1929-1931 she was owned by Kitaro Nitta, Steveston BC Canada.

In 1931 she was owned by Henry Reifel, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1932 she was owned by Atlantic Pacific Navigation Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1934 she was owned by Northern Chief Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1935-1943 she was owned by Walter Carr & John Kosulandish, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1946-1969 she was owned by Mike Polonia (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1969-1971 she was owned by Thomas A. Mosley, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1972-1993 she was owned by Delmere Laughlin, Sointula BC Canada.

In 1994 she was owned by David L. Lansdowne, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1995-2004 she was owned by Waverly Fishing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2005-2019 she was owned by Waverly Fishing Co. Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by 1159009 B.C. Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.

Repower

415bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 12 (1929)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Miles, Fraser (1992)
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