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This fishboat, halibut was built in 1911 by Sagstad, S.E. in Seattle, WA.
Historical Notes
This vessel formed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet. This vessel participated in the 30 January – 25 February 1939 Fishermen’s Reserve Training Session. This vessel was however not mobilized for active duty during the Second World War. On October 24, 1980 this vessel foundered and grounded at Comox in Georgia Strait BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1911-1918 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1919 she was owned by James Batt, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1919-1957 she was owned by Sam Haugan, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1957-1965 she was owned by Thomas A. Penney (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1965-1978 she was owned by Edward H. Ulmer, Langley BC Canada.
In 1978-1982 she was owned by Robert Ulmer, Clearbrook BC Canada.
In 1982-2013 she was owned by Robert C. Westman and Patricia Westman, Richmond BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1963 with a 120bhp D-330 diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Co.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- RG12 Reel T-11599 (Tramp)
- BC Archives MS-0677 Volume 389 File 113 Fishermen’s Reserve
- RG24 Volume 5681 File 126-102 - Fishermen’s Reserve West Coast Organization Volume 1
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 12/10/2025)
