Vessel Profile

Smile (II)

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1947 by Fraser River Boat Works in South Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

On December 4, 1985 this vessel sank from an intake of water from below the waterline while at a wharf at Whonnock BC Canada in the Fraser River.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1956 she was owned by Einar Lorentzen (MO), New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1956-1959 she was owned by Sigurd Berg (MO), Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1959 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959-1972 she was owned by William Green (MO), New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by Reider Siverton (MO), Delta BC Canada.

In 1980-1986 she was owned by H & D Fish Co. Ltd., Mission BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with an 110bhp gasoline engine by Chrysler Corp., Detroit MI USA

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