Story
This work boat was built in 1917 by Roberts, Louis Harry in Roberts Creek, BC.
Historical Notes
Tad Roberts (Email to Nauticapedia 06/03/2025) stated "Her original name was L.H.R. (Louis Harry Roberts), Harry was not a humble man. One use the LHR served was as tug towing the lumber scow that Harry also built to move lumber from his mill at Roberts Creek."
Owners & Masters
In 1917-1923 she was owned by Louis Harry Roberts, Roberts Creek BC Canada.
In 1923-1945 she was owned by Cecil R. Underhill, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945-1946 she was owned by Ben Goldberg, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1946-2010 she was owned by Edward Toews (MO) and Frank Toews (JO), Harrison Hot Springs BC Canada.
Name Significance
L.H.R. for "Louis Harry Roberts"
Repower
Repowered with a 10hp gasoline engine by Peerless Marine Engine Co.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Keller, Betty C. and Rosella M. Leslie (1996)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 24/02/2025)
