Vessel Profile

Vida II

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1945 by Falconer Marine Industries Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

Bill McKay (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 14/08/2020) stated "This vessel spent her life in Nanaimo and did many years service as the passenger ferry to Happyland/Leeshore Resorts."

Owners & Masters

In 1954-1958 she was owned by Higgs Ferries Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1961-1963 she was owned by Davis Shipping Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1964-1967 she was owned by Thomas Shiels, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1968-1972 she was owned by Robert A. Spall (MO), North Surrey BC Canada.

In 1973-1978 she was owned by Robert G. Armstrong, Leeshore Estates, Protection Island BC Canada.

In 1979-2008 she was owned by Leeshore Resorts (1978) Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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