Story
This fishpacker was built in 1938 by Baba, George in BC.
Historical Notes
Karen Tourangeau (Email to Nauticapedia 22/04/2026) noted "We know that Tomio Baba, Shimpei Baba and Noboru Baba would build a new boat during the winter and usually would sell the older boat and use the new boat for the fishing season."
Owners & Masters
In 1938-1941 she was owned by George Shimpei Baba, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishing Vessel Disposal Committee).
In 1942 she was in service with the British Admiralty Technical Mission. At the time her appraised value was $4,000.
References
- Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee (December 1942) Report of Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee. Vancouver BC
- Canada List of Shipping
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
