Story
This work boat was built in 1942 by Clarke, Frederick L. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
On October 12, 1984 this fishboat sank in a violent storm in Royal Roads between Albert Head and the old gravel pit. His engine failed and while trying to anchor Charles Alfred Casey was drowned when his boat capsized and sank.
Owners & Masters
In 1942 she was owned by Pacific Salvage Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1946 she was owned by Harry Lucas (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947-1949 she was owned by Harry Lucas (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1949 she was owned by John Bindley, Burrard Inlet BC Canada.
In 1956-1959 she was owned by Ray Knight, Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1959-1962 she was owned by Harold S. Clay, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962-1967 she was owned by Muriel C. Clay, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967-1973 she was owned by Clays Wharf & Arrawac Charters Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973-1977 she was owned by Ross Bayles, Whonnock BC Canada.
In 1977-1985 as a salvage vessel she was owned by Garry L. Cue (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
In 2001 she was owned by Canadian interests.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Times Colonist (Victoria BC) Saturday October 13, 1984 page 1
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 08/09/2025)
