Vessel Profile

Ruthken

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1945 by Sterling Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In April 1972 this vessel sank in Georgia Strait BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1945-1959 she was owned by Kenneth H. Littler (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959-1962 she was owned by Archie P. Gardner (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962-1965 she was owned by Nor-West Building Supplies (1953) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1965-1969 she was owned by Andreas Bugge, Queen Charlotte City BC Canada.

In 1969-1972 she was owned by Ronald H. Daly (MO), Alberni BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 155bhp diesel engine by Burmeister & Wain(1961)

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