Story
This fishboat, troller was built in 1939 by Kishi, Saiji (Richmond Boat Works) in Steveston, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel used to berth at Bamfield BC while it was active. On September 17, 1984 this vessel suffered a fire while at the wharf in Bamfield Harbour BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1945 she was owned by Scott McDonald, Steveston BC Canada.
In 1945-1966 she was owned by Andres Garcia, Bamfield BC Canada.
In 1967-1972 she was owned by Edith V. Garcia, Bamfield BC Canada.
In 1973-1979 she was owned by Richard Garcia, Bamfield BC Canada.
In 1980-1987 she was owned by Iskum I Fishing Ltd., Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1988-2004 she was owned by Herbert G. Beecroft, Sooke BC Canada.
In 2012-2014 she was owned by Elizabeth & Herbert Beecroft, Duncan BC Canada.
In 2015-2025 she was owned by Thomas A. Scott & Aimee Scott, Sooke BC Canada.
Name Significance
Iskum means "go get em!"
Repower
Repowered in 1959 with a 86bhp engine; Repowered in 1976 with a 95bhp diesel engine;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- The Bamfield Historical Society and the Bamfield Community Museum and Archives
- wwwapps.tc.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/09/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/09/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/09/2025)
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
