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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1911 by Dafoe, Victor M. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Hull- Cedar (double-ended displacement hull). Frames- Oak. Decks- Fir. Cabin- Cedar. Special Notes: the bow was rebuilt and raised and wheelhouse moved forward `three feet (date unknown). (In 1990 this vessel was designated as a British Columbia Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.) In c1973 much of the original galley destroyed by fire.
Owners & Masters
In 1911-1912 she was owned by Edward J. McFeely (MO), Vancouver BC and Andrew Houston, Vancouver BC and Henry C. Akroyd, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1912-1934 she was owned by William J. Butt, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1934-1937 she was owned by John M. Willard, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1940 she was owned by Mrs. Ernest Knowland, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1940-1944 she was owned by John Lothian, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1944-1956 she was owned by Edmund Dermott (MO), Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1956-1969 she was owned by Hubert L. Cadieux, Lantzville, BC Canada.
In 1970-1971 she was owned by William (Bill) H. Sayers (MO), Richmond, BC Canada.
In 1972-1973 she was owned by Aubrey H. Righton, Richmond BC Canada.
In 1974-1994 she was owned by Michael F. Cross (MO), Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1995-1999 she was owned by John Waldin, Black Creek BC Canada.
In 2001-2010 she was owned by Dennis R.S. Stoker, Ladysmith BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 280bhp Chrysler 8 cylinder gasoline engine (1945). Repowered with a 65hp engine (1965). Repowered with a two 6 cylinder Perkins diesel engines. (1978);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
