Story
This work boat was built in 1944 by David, Michael in Steveston, BC.
Historical Notes
On September 6, 1983 this vessel grounded and sank .75nm east of Spearer Point on Banks Island BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1945 she was owned by George L. Otto, Sherman BC Canada.
In 1946-1958 she was owned by George L. Otto, Vancouver BC Canada. (On October 5, 1958 George L. Otto died.) In 1959-1975 she was owned by Frank Chidley (MO), Kyuquot BC Canada.
In 1975-1977 she was owned by Tania Enterprises Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1977-1982 she was owned by Neil T. Crysler, Comox BC Canada.
In 1982-1983 she was owned by Richard Burns (MO), Surrey BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1969 Frank Chidley converted her to a troller fishboat.
Repower
Repowered in 1957 with a 165hp engine by General Motors Corp., Detroit MI USA
References
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/10/2025)
