Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1941 by Union Boat Works Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1941-1944 she was owned by John A. Clark, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945-1953 she was owned by James Wilson, Courtenay BC Canada.
In 1958 she was owned by James Wilson (MO), Courtenay BC Canada.
In 1968-1971 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-1988 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1989-1995 she was owned by Stanley E. Hunt, Alert Bay BC Canada.
In 1997-2001 she was owned by Andrew M. Stadnyk, Alert Bay BC Canada.
In 2003-2012 she was owned by Ian Rutherford, North Vancouver BC Canada.
Name Significance
Alan Haig-Brown reports (Western Mariner Facebook page) that she was named after Jimmy Wilson's wife Irene by Jim Wilson.
Repower
Repowered with a 145bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Western Mariner Facebook page 31/08/2014
