Geschichte
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1927 by Burrard Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd., Vancouver BC.
Historische Notizen
This vessel was depicted on the back of the Canadian five dollar bill.
In 1969-1996 this vessel was owned by Allen "Ole" Chickite, Quathiaski Cove and after selling his licence back to the Federal Government in a government buy-out program for $170,000 he donated the vessel to the Vancouver Maritime Museum. This vessel was restored and placed on display in Campbell River BC Canada.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1927-1931 she was owned by Packers Steamship Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1946 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1949-1958 she was owned by Harry Assu, Cape Mudge BC Canada.
In 1961-1984 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1992-1997 she was owned by Allen J. "Ole" Chickite, Quathiaski Cove, BC Canada.
In 1997-2001 she was owned by the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2003 she was transferred to the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Society, Campbell River BC Canada.
She continues to be on display there in 2026.
Namensbedeutung
The initials B.C.P. stand for British Columbia Packers Ltd.
Remotisierung
Repowered with a 140hp engine (1958c); Repowered with a 145bhp diesel engine (2004c)
Referenzen
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
- www.maritimeheritagecentre.ca ↗ accessed August 13, 2026
