Vessel Profile

Uchuck II

Uchuck II
Photo: Collection of George B. McCandless

Story

This ferry, passenger was built in 1925 by Wallace Shipyards Ltd., North Vancouver BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel had a capacity of 100 passengers and 21 tons of cargo.

Owners & Masters

In 1925-1948 she was owned by Municipality of West Vancouver BC, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1948-1965 she was owned by Barkley Sound Transportation Co. Ltd., Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1965-1972 she was owned by the British Columbia Government for transporting school children to Port McNeill from Sointula and Alert Bay.

In 1979 she was owned by Peter M. Vinish, Mission BC Canada.

Repower

300hp Union diesel engine (1955)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Young, David Esson (2012)
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