Vessel Profile

Umeo

Umeo
Photo: Nick Newell

Story

This fishboat, troller was built in 1948 by Alberni Engineering & Shipyards Ltd. in Port Alberni, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1948-1967 she was owned by Karl E. Sudstrum, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1967 she was owned by Mary Sundstrom (widow), Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1968-1972 she was owned by Edvin A. Sundstrum. Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by the Canadian Government buy-back program.

In 1973-1975 she was owned by Roger L. Smith, Ganges BC Canada.

In 1976-1979 she was owned by Alison Yarwood (MO), Courtenay BC Canada.

In 1980-2004 as a yacht she was owned by John Yardley, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2012-2014 she was owned by Hugh G. Jervis, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by David J. Baker and Susan D. Russell, Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1965 with a 85bhp diesel engine by Penta A/B.

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