Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1943 by Peyton Marine Service and Supplies Co. in Newport Beach, CA.
Historical Notes
Gary Fach (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 08/06/2020) stated "My dad bought the Nanaimo Chief with the aim of converting it into a yacht. The salon structure was added in the shipyard, but the rest of the work was done by my myself, mom, dad, and two younger brothers. It was renamed The Donalee, after my mother, Donna Rosalee." In 1995 this vessel was burned and declared a total constructive loss at Ladysmith BC while under refit.
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was owned by the United States Navy as a submarine chaser.
In 1948-1953 she was owned by William Y. Higgs, Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by Nanaimo Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1958-1967 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967-1969 she was owned by Frederick J. Whitecroft, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1969-1975 she was owned by Ronald F. Fach, West Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1976 she was owned by Aries Charters Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by All Ten Charters Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1978-1981 she was owned by Vagabond Schooner Sailing Ship Cruises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1981-1991 she was owned by Connoisser Holdings Ltd., Squamish BC Canada.
In 1992-1994 she was owned by Quick Beam Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1995-1996 she was owned by Guy Mulligan, Ladysmith BC Canada.
In 2010 she was owned by Bonnie E. Patterson.
Repower
Repowered with a 500hp engine (single screw) (1948); Repowered with a 400bhp CAT engine (1952);
References
Canada List of Shipping
