Vessel Profile

Beechey Head

Beechey Head
Photo: Dirk Septer photo near Ocean Falls BC

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1927 by Foster, Bertram in Victoria, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1927 she was owned by Sidney Canning Co. Ltd., Sidney BC Canada.

In 1929 she was owned by Sooke Harbour Fishing & Packing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1937 she was owned by Newcastle Towing Co. Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1940-1942 she was owned by Mat Aleksich, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1942-1947 she was owned by John Misacika (et al.) (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1947-1966 she was owned by John Mijacika, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966-1967 she was owned by John Mijacika Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC and Queen Charlotte Fisheries Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1968-2001 she was owned by Anton Mijacika, Burnaby BC Canada.

In 2011 she was owned by Canadian interests.

Rebuilds

In 1931 she was 29gt 20rt

Repower

Repowered in 1944 with a 220hp diesel engine by Gray marine Motor co.
Repowered in 1965 with a 165hp diesel engine by General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA

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