Vessel Profile

Vector (C.C.G.S.)

Vector (C.C.G.S.)
Photo: Ray Warren Collection, February 23, 2016, Vancouver BC

Story

This research vessel was built in 1967 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1967-2019 this vessel was based at the Institute of Ocean Sciences at Sidney BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1967-1970 she was owned by the Canada Department of Mines & Surveys, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1979-1980 she was owned by The Minister of Environment, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1989-2024 she was owned by The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa ON Canada.

Masters

Captain Charlie Macauley;

Repower

Repowered with 4-145bhp diesel engines

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
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