Vessel Profile

Hatta V

Hatta V
Photo: Ross Holkestad

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1937 by Asahina, Jinichi in Seymour Creek, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1941 this vessel 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).

Owners & Masters

In 1937-1941 she was owned by Harry K. Tsuchiya, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishing Vessel Disposal Committee).

In 1949-1967 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979 she was owned by Raymond M. Humchitt (MO), Bella Bella BC and Tery R. Windsor (MO), Richmond BC Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by Frederic T. Doherty, Courtenay BC Canada.

Name Significance

Hatta means "hurry" in Finnish.

Repower

Repowered with a 165bhp diesel engine (2004c)

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