Historia
This yacht, motor sailor was built in 1929 by Elliott, Harold C. & Clinton H. Elliott in Vancouver, BC.
Notas históricas
In 1931 this vessel was the winner of the Beaver Cup (Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Trophy for cruiser-type vessels in an annual race around White Islets and Balenas Island) under C.H. Elliott.
In 1932 this vessel was the winner of the Beaver Cup (Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Trophy for cruiser-type vessels in an annual race around White Islets and Balenas Island) under C.H. Elliott.
In 1940 this vessel was allocated the Naval Control of Shipping number V087L. Building Materials: Hull- yellow cedar. Frames- oak . Decks- yellow cedar . Cabin- wood. Cabin Configuration: small pilot house. Special Notes: Wheel house over engine, down through the keyhole to the salon, forward starboard galley, bunks in foc'sle, head on port side.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1929-1968 she was jointly owned by Clinton H. Elliott and Harry M. Elliott, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1974 she was owned by Jan Degroot, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1975-1977 she was owned by Folkert Degroot, Ganges BC Canada.
In 1978-2004 she was owned by John A. MacAulay (MO), Saanichton BC Canada.
In 2011-2024 she was owned by Brett K. Thompson, Victoria BC Canada.
Reconstrucciones
In 1959 she was rebuilt (Wheelhouse added). In 1972 her gaff mainsail changed to Bermuda rig. In 1977 she was rebuilt (interior totally refurbished). To 18.53gt 16.41rt
Remotorización
Repowered with a 15bhp gas Vivian Engine Works, Vancouver BC (1958c); In 1959 she was repowered with a Chrysler Crown 125bhp gasoline auxiliary engine.
Referencias
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 12 (1929)
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.royalvan.com ↗
