Story
This fishboat, troller was built in 1948 by Anderson, Axel in Prince Rupert, BC.
Historical Notes
Dirk Septer (Email to Nauticapedia 02/09/2019) stated "It took Axel Anderson five years to build Arne A; a vessel named after Axel's only son, born in Salt Lake, across from the Prince Rupert harbour in 1948; Norm & Marge owned the vessel since 1958; powered by 107hp Detroit 453 Diesel engine; vessel holds 22,000 lbs. of salmon or 30,000 lbs. of halibut (salmon requires more salt)." In September 2019, a few days after taking possession the new owner began to travel back to his home when the vessel sank in Grenville Channel. The vessel was saved and refloated but apparentlt suffered from water damage. (In 2022 this vessel was still registered to Norman S. & Margaret Ostrom, Prince Rupert BC - apparently this vessel was not re-registered by the new owner.)
Owners & Masters
In 1948-1958 she was owned by Axel Anderson, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1958-2019 she was owned by Norman S. & Margaret Ostrom, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 2019-2023 she was owned by Ron David, Salt Spring Island BC Canada.
In 2023-2025 she was owned by Norman and Margaret Ostrom, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 110bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp., Detroit MI
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of John Ostrom (Email John Ostrom - Nauticapedia 20/11/2015)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/01/2025)
