Vessel Profile

Thomas Crosby IV

Thomas Crosby IV
Photo: George Schneider

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1922 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 2001 this vessel was designated as a Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. Her Canadian registry was closed on 2002-07-25.

Owners & Masters

In 1922 she was owned by S.D. Brooks (Powell River Co.), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1931-1932 she was owned by Powell River Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

She was owned by A. E. McMaster, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1961 she was owned by The United Church of Canada, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966-1967 she was owned by Blackmore Marine Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-2002 she was a yacht owned by Julian Matson (MO), Ladysmith BC Canada.

She was owned by David J. Walker, USA.

In 2007-2007 she was owned by Jerome C. Barton, USA.

In 2008-2019 she was owned by Gwen F. Haynes, Oxnard, CA USA 93035.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by USA interests.

Masters

Captain Peter Reginald Kelly (1937-1950);

Repower

Repowered with a 102bhp engine (1949c);

References

Canada List of Shipping

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