Vessel Profile

Brisen

Brisen
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This houseboat was built in 1980 by Lawson, Robert L. in Duncan, BC.

Historical Notes

Her first owner kept her in Birds Eye Cove and later in Genoa Bay BC Canada.

In 1989 this vessel was listed for sale at $45,000.

Owners & Masters

In 1980-1991 she was owned by Robert L. Lawson, Duncan BC Canada.

In 1992-1997 she was owned by Judith P. Mead, Cowichan Bay BC Canada.

In 1999-2004 she was owned by Freya F. Weeks, Crofton BC Canada.

In 2011-2023 she was owned by Kathleen Mouat and Michael R.O. Miles, Salt Spring Island BC Canada.

Name Significance

Robert Lawson reports that "In an obscure cycle of poems by Charles Williams on the Arthurian legends Brisen was the sister of Merlin."

Repower

From 1979 to 1986 she had a 7hp Easthope. From then till 1992 she had a 30 HP Waukesha Redwing diesel.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Personal Communication (Robert Lawson - John MacFarlane 24/04/2017)
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