Histoire
This work boat was built in 1941 by Canadian Power Boat Co. Ltd. in Montreal, QC.
Notes historiques
Hull- mahogany. Frames- oak . Decks- teak . Cabin- mahogany . Cabin Configuration: flush deck motor yacht. (In 1990 this vessel was designated as a British Columbia Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.)
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1941 she was built as a Royal Canadian Air Force rescue and hospital boat for service with the Western Air Command Marine Squadron based at Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941-1947 owned by the Minister of National Defence, Ottawa ON Canada. (Not listed in Canada List of Shipping prior to 1958).
In 1958-1964 she was owned by George B. Fay, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1965 she was owned by Robert Osborne (Osborne Propellor), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966-1974 she was owned by Tank Truck Service, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1975-1977 owned by Columbia Charters & Skeena Charters Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1978 owned by Skeena Marketing, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1979-1989 she was owned by Thomas F. Orr, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1990-1997 she was owned by Hector John G. MacFarlane, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1998-2018 she was owned by Richard G. Tidder, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2019-2020 she was owned by Richard Tidder, Madeira Park BC Canada.
In 2023-2024 she was owned by Malia M. Greif, Campbell River BC Canada.
Reconstructions
In 1959 she was rebuilt at Bel-Aire Shipyard Ltd., Vancouver BC to 20.82m x 5.88m x 2.44m
Remotorisation
Repowered with 2-300bhp 671 GM diesels (1959)
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Weicht, Chris (1997)
