Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1951 by West, John Ward in Egmont, BC.
Historical Notes
Heather West states that "the "Maryann W" was named after John Ward West's mother who died when he was 8.
He commercially fished it until the mid 1970s. "
Owners & Masters
In 1951-1972 she was owned by John West (MO), Egmont BC Canada.
In 1972-1977 she was owned by Martin F. Lowe (MO), Madeira Park BC Canada.
In 1977-1987 she was owned by Daniel G. Gibbons (MO) and Dorothy Gibbons, Campbell River BC Canada.
In 2003-2006 she was owned by Diamond B. Fishing Co. Ltd., Errington BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 60bhp diesel engine by L. Gardner and Sons Ltd., Patricroft UK
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Heather West - Nauticapedia 18/12/2015)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 23/05/2025)
