Vessel Profile

B.C. Queen

B.C. Queen
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1947 by Cholberg, C. in Shushartie Bay, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 29, 1977 this vessel was destroyed by fire at the Entrance to False Creek (Vancouver Harbour) BC Canada. This vessel appears to be still afloat in 2018.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1949 she was owned by Jacob Pepping, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958-1971 she was owned by Jacob Pepping, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1974 she was owned by Jacob Pepping, Whonnock BC Canada.

In 1975-1977 she was owned by Errki F. Pykko, Richmond BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 62hp engine.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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