Vessel Profile

Hillier Queen

Hillier Queen
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1948 by Wingen, Hilmar Thomas in Tofino, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1948-1963 she was owned by George B. Hillier (MO), Ucluelet BC Canada.

In 1963-1975 she was owned by John R. Harestad, Bella Coola BC Canada.

In 1975-1985 she was owned by Glen I. Gadsden, Ladysmith BC Canada.

In 1985-1993 she was owned by Carl S. Nelson, Chilanko BC Canada.

In 1995-2001 she was owned by James R. Muckle, Comox BC Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Daniel B. Fretts, Gillies Bay BC Canada.

In 2012-2025 she was owned by John A. Hegyi, Madeira Park BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1960 with a 147hp diesel engine by General Motors Corp., Detroit MI USA

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