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This vessel was built in 1926 by Harbour Boat Builders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
n 1941 she was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). On January 13, 1957 this vessel, owned by William Bate, Vancouver BC, was destroyed by fire in Howe Sound BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1931 she was owned by Chugo Yamamoto, Vancouver BC Canada. (On June 15, 1933 Chugo Yamamoto died and Mitsu Yamamoto was appointed as executrix.) In 1933-1941 she was owned by Mitsu Yamamoto, Vancouver BC Canada. n 1941 she was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1943-1945 she was owned by Stewart Moore, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945-1947 she was owned by James S. Harper (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947-1951 she was owned by George S. Reid (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1951-1952 she was owned by Stella M. Grand (MO), Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1952 she was owned by Alva Lea Porter (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1952-1953 she was owned by Jeanette Sadler (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953-1957 she was owned by William Bate, Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1955 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC.
Repower
Repowered with a 68bhp engine by Vivian Engine Works Ltd.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Rogers, Fred (1973) Shipwrecks of British Columbia. Douglas & McIntyre Vancouver BC
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 23/07/2025)
