Vessel Profile

Vaimari

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Story

This yacht, motor sailor was built in 1968 by Wells, John O. in West Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Peter Lahy states (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 26/11/2016) that "this vessel was a William Garden design built of mahogany and teak and powered by 100hp Gardener diesel. This vessel drew nearly 10 feet and if I remember correctly could pack close to 30 tons of frozen fish. This vessel sailed world-wide as a motor sailer, then was converted to a freezer troller and commenced fishing April 17, 1974."

Owners & Masters

In 1968-1975 she was owned by John O. Wells, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1976-2008 she was owned by Dan G. Pollock, Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Peter Lahy (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 26/11/2016)
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