Vessel Profile

Smuggler II

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Story

This harbour defence patrol craft was built in 1944 by Victoria Motor Boat & Repair Works Ltd..

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1945 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946-1961 she was owned by Thomas Ramsay, Secret Cove BC Canada.

In 1962-1963 she was owned by Thomas Ramsay, Halfmoon Bay BC Canada.

In 1964-1966 she was owned by Geoffrey A. Sharp, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967 she was owned by Geoffrey A. Sharp (MO), West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1971 she was owned by Cecil N. Gore, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by Anthony M. Twenlow, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by Anthony M. Twenlow (MO), Vancouver and Elizabeth Terriell, Richmond BC Canada.

In 1976-1989 she was owned by Robert W. Wilson (MO), Richmond BC Canada.

In 1990-1995 she was owned by Grace B. Wilson, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1997-2010 she was owned by John D. Breu, Squamish BC Canada.

Repower

In 1951 she was repowered with a Buda 6BDMR 273 diesel engine. 2-140bhp diesel engines (2004c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - John MacFarlane 09/04/2016)
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - John MacFarlane 14/05/2017)
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