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This fishboat, general was built in 1955 by Matsumoto & Sons Shipyards Ltd. in Dollarton, BC.
Historical Notes
The Canada registry of this vessel was closed effective 2009-02-05; the vessel was later registered in the United States under boat license in Oregon. Alan Haig-Brown (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 12/05/2019) states that "this vessel was in Charleston Oregon rigged for slime eels."
Owners & Masters
In 1955-1956 she was owned by William J. Pitre (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1956-1964 she was owned by Pitre Fishing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1964-1966 she was owned by Jack T. Prince (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1966-1976 she was owned by Belle Fishing Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1977-1980 she was owned by Ante N. Boroevich (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1982 she was owned by Audry Boroevich, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1983 she was owned by Joseph K. Boroevich, (MO), Delta BC Canada.
In 1984 she was owned by Sandyne Fishing Co. Ltd., Delta BC Canada.
In 1985-2001 she was owned by Edgar Skog, Delta BC Canada.
In 2003 she was owned by Seaforth Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2003-2009 she was owned by Edgar A. Skog, Delta BC Canada.
In 2014-2018 she was owned by J.S. McMillan Fisheries Ltd.
In 2019 she was owned by US Interests in Oregon USA.
Repower
Repowered in 1957 with a 243bhp diesel engine by Murphy Diesel Co., Milwaukee WI; Repowered with a 340bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
