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This fishboat, (halibut) was built in 1914 by Nilson & Kelez, Seattle WA.
Historical Notes
Andrew Clarke reports that "this vessel was sold to Anthony Smith in Seattle WA in 2013 who took her to Alaska to pack salmon for her 100th birthday in 2014. I think this vessel is on the beach in Alaska in 2017."
Owners & Masters
In 1914 she was owned by Scott Daniel & Moe Bros., Seattle WA USA (as a halibut schooner).
In 1923 she was owned by Olaf Swenson & Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1935 she was owned by Captain O.O. Hvatum, Seattle WA USA.
In 1935 she was owned by Northwest Marine Dredging Co., Portland OR USA.
In 1942-1946 she was owned by the United States Army.
In 1956 she was owned by Stan Korack (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1958-1961 she was owned by John R. Cooney, North Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1964-1967 she was owned by Cape Douglas Fishing Co. Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1970 she was owned by Hugh H. McLean, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by Lars Heidal, Mission City BC Canada.
In 1979-1980 she was owned by Heidal Fishing Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1984 she was owned by Brian E. Christoff & Evelyn Kirkaldy (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1985 she was owned by Brian E. Christoff, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1987 she was owned by John B. Scott, Delta BC Canada.
In 1989 she was owned by 345173 B.C. Ltd., Parksville BC Canada.
In 1990 she was owned by B.M.C.M. Fishing Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1991-2004 she was owned by Helin Marine Ltd., Qualicum Beach BC Canada.
In 2011-2012 she was owned by Andrew M. Clarke, Salt Spring Island BC Canada.
In 2013-2017 she was owned by Anthony Smith, Seattle WA USA.
Repower
Repowered with a 380bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email communication (Andrew Clarke-Nauticapedia 13/04/2017)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
