Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1927 by Burrard Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd., Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
On October 11, 1948 this vessel was stranded at Sea Otter Cove on the west coast of Vancouver Island BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1927 she was owned by Packers Steamship Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1945 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947-1948 she was owned by Alfred N. Scow (MO), Alert Bay BC Canada.
Name Significance
The initials B.C.P. stand for British Columbia Packers Ltd.
Repower
Repowered with a 45bhp engine Yuba Manufacturing Co.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) (Shipwreck Chart No. 2)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
