Vessel Profile

Banks Island

Banks Island
Photo: Mark Horne

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1927 by Dawe Shipyards Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1927-1931 she was owned by Masao Kashino, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1932 she was owned by Stanley S. McKeen, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1978 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-2003 she was owned by Mario Ursic, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2004-2016 she was owned by Andre Vitaljic, Burnaby BC & Laurie Anderson, Delta BC Canada.

In 2016-2024 she was owned by Andre Vitaljic, Burnaby BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 65hp engine (1949c); Repowered with a 220bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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