Historia
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1927 by Leslie, Charles in Vancouver, BC.
Notas históricas
Hull- Fir and oak (Displacementhull, carvel planked). Frames- Oak. Decks- Fir. Cabin- Plywood. Cabin Configuration: tri-cabin, wheelhouse amidships. (In 1990 this vessel was designated as a British Columbia Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.)
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1927-1932 she was owned by the Packers Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1933-1937 she was owned by William Vivian, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1938 she was owned by the Minister of Lands, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1958-1976 she was owned by the Minister of Lands & Forests, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1976 she was transferred to Attorney General, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1984 she was owned by Attorney General, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1985-1986 she was owned by Gordon & Laura Nelson, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1987-1999 she was owned by Gordon Nelson, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2000-2006 she was owned by Terry & Carol Neill, Deer Harbour WA USA.
Significado del nombre
The initials B.C.P. stand for British Columbia Packers Ltd.
Reconstrucciones
In 1938 she was rebuilt by Forest Service.
Remotorización
Repowered with a 3nhp engine (1938); 165hp GM engine (1957c); In 1992 she was re-engined
Referencias
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- Coney, Michael (1983)