Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1951 by S. Madill Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1952 this seiner capsized in Seymour Narrows near Ripple Rock BC Canada. Crewman Ned Pelser was lost. Captain Peter Kelly, Carl Berg and Frank Measure were rescued by a passing boat. This vessel was later salvaged and put back into operation.
Owners & Masters
In 1951-1954 she was owned by Peter Kelley (MO), Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1954-1957 she was owned by Nicholas Kelley aand Peter Kelly, both of Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1957-1965 she was owned by John A. Secord, Queen Charlotte City BC Canada.
In 1965-1972 she was owned by John A. Secord, Port Kells BC Canada.
In 1972-1977 she was owned by John A. Secord Jr., Surrey BC Canada.
In 1980-1982 she was owned by Rose-Lind Fishing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1983-1984 she was owned by Vicko Mise, Vancouver BC and Peter Argenti, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985-1997 she was owned by Vicko Mise, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2001-2025 she was owned by Jordie T. McDermid, Sidney BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Peter Kelly (1951-1957)
Repower
Repowered in 1954 with a 93bhp diesel engine by General motors Corp.
References
- Nanaimo Daily News (Nanaimo BC) Tuesday September 2, 1952 page 1
- Nanaimo Daily News (Nanaimo BC) Saturday February 2, 1957 page 1
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
