Vessel Profile

Naraspur

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This work boat was built in 1909 in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On August 03, 1956 this vessel was destroyed by fire and sank near Sechelt, BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1916 she was owned by George Cathrea, Vancouver, BC Canada.

In 1924 she was owned by Edmond Pottinger, Vancouver, BC Canada.

In 1932 she was owned by Coralio Kerr, Vancouver, BC Canada.

In 1932 she was owned by The Minister of Justice (Superintendent of Penitentiaries), Ottawa, ON Canada.

In 1935 She was transferred to Department of National Defence (Navy).

She is said to have served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. In In 1946 she was owned by Henry Mitchell, Vancouver, BC Canada.

In 1947 she was owned by Douglas Andrews, Vancouver, BC Canada.

In 1949 she was owned by Dorthy Wright, Vancouver, BC Canada.

In 1954 she was owned by William Bower, Horsehoe Bay, BC Canada.

In 1955 she was owned by Coast Marine Salvage Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.

References

  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 29/08/2016)
  • RG 24 Series D-1-a Vol 5654 File 58-1-1 HMC Patrol Vessels - General
  • RG 12 Reel T-11913 (Narsapur) (1956)
  • RG 24 Vol 3909 File 8360-292/6 Defects M.V. Narsapur
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