Story
This fishpacker was built in 1927 by Miwa, K. in Claxton, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). On May 26, 1992 this vessel sank from intake of water below the waterline while in Douglas Channel, Kitimat BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1927-1941 she was owned by Kunisaburo Miwa, Carlisle Cannery, Skeena River BC Canada. IIn 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1945-1992 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1945 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC by Sterling Shipyard to 48.1' x 13.2' x 6.4' (16.2m x ?m x ?m) 18gt 18rt
Repower
Repowered in 1945 with a 70hp engine by general motors Corp. Detroit MI USA
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 05/10/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 05/10/2025)
