Vessel Profile

Hopewell

Hopewell
Photo: Spencer Ostrom

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1943 by Stanley Park Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Spencer Ostrom (Email to Nauticapedia 04/11/2016) that "the vessel is now homeported at Sandspit and is being used as accommodation for myself while working for BC Ferries and for our family to cruise around the Charlottes and North Coast.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1968 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1969-1995 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1997-2004 she was owned by Nerio Zecchel, Richmond BC Canada.

In 2012-2015 she was owned by David J. Turner, Richmond BC Canada.

In 2016-2018 she was owned by Spencer and Ellen Ostrom, Kelowna BC Canada.

In 2019-2024 she was owned by Spencer Ostrom, Kelowna BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 2001 she was converted to a cruising vessel.

Repower

Repowered with a 68hp engine (1945); Repowered with a 114hp engine (1955); Repowered with a 170bhp diesel engine (1965)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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