Vessel Profile

Tam-O-Shanter

Tam-O-Shanter
Photo: Simon Hill

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1976 by Gooldrup Hulls Ltd. in Campbell River, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1976-1985 she was owned by Ernest G. Allen (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1986-1992 she was owned by Ernest G. Allen, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1993-2004 she was owned by Tam-O-Shanter Fishing Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2011-2022 she was owned by Tanya-Ray Fishing Ltd., Hefley Creek BC Canada.

Name Significance

The name derives from Tam o' Shanter, the eponymous hero of the 1790 Robert Burns poem. It is also is a name given to the traditional Scottish bonnet worn by men.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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