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This fishboat, general was built in 1917 by Hasagawa, M. in Steveston, 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).
In 1942 this vessel was appraised at $1,650.
In 1942 this vessel was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fisherman's Reserve.
Owners & Masters
In 1917-1931 she was owned by Yuichi Oye, Steveston BC Canada.
In 1931 she was owned by Masakichi Oye, Steveston BC Canada.
In 1934-1937 she was owned by Tomi Oye, Steveston BC Canada.
In 1940 she was owned by Mrs. Tomi Oye, Steveston BC Canada.
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).
In 1945-1955 she was owned by Kenneth Georgeson Frederick Sheldrake, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1957-1958 she was owned by John A. Middleton, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1959-1961 she was owned by Mrs. Joan Y. Jensen, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961-1977 she was owned by Nicholas Sawka, Powell River BC Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with a 96bhp 2nhp gasoline engine (1926) Vivian Gas Engine Works Ltd., Vancouver, BC; Repowered with a 96bhp 2nhp gasoline engine Gray Marine Motor Co., Detroit, MI (1947)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11842 (1942) (Chatham S.)
- RG12 Reel T-11843 (1945) (Chatham S.)
- RG12 Reel T-11850 (1959) (Chatham S.)
- RG12 Reel T-11864 (1977) (Industro)
- RG24D-1-c Volume 6715 File 8000-401/322 General Information - Harbour Craft 322
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
