Historia
This work boat was built in 1911 by Wallace Shipyards Ltd. (False Creek), Vancouver BC.
Notas históricas
On October 27, 1914 the H. Bell-Irving & Co. Ltd. loaned her for free to the RCN for the Northern Defence Scheme.
In 1914-1915 this vessel was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy as an auxiliary vessel.
In 1914 this vessel was returned to her owner. Later this vesselformed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Naval Reserve Fleet. This vessel participated in the 30 January 1939 – 25 February 1939 Fishermen’s Reserve Section Training Session. This vessel was, however, not mobilized for active duty during the Second World War. Michael Wright (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 14/04/2020) stated "Poor old 'Viner' sank...many times in Annaciss Channel...back around 2012. Was actively for sale on Craigslist at the time too. Broken up at Shelter Island … I believe."
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1911-1913 she was owned by Knight Inlet Canning Co. Ltd.
In 1913-1920 she was owned by H. Bell-Irving & Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1920 she was owned by Pacific Salvage, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1922 she was owned by Charles Stone Sasslewan, Tofino BC Canada.
In 1923-1941 she was owned by William J. Thomas, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1942 she was owned by Carl Ellison, Alert Bay BC Canada.
In 1945-1962 as a launch she was owned by Frank Hole, Coal Harbour BC Canada.
In 1962-1989 she was owned by Harbour Holdings Ltd. (Frank Hole), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1989-1992 she was owned by Donald G. Boudreau, Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1993-1997 she was owned by Craig Stevens, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1999-2000 she was owned by Craig Stevens, Cowichan Bay BC Canada.
In 2000-2002 she was owned by Neil Hawdon, Federal Way WA USA.
Remotorización
Repowered with a 6nhp gas engine; Repowered with a 100hp engine (1961); Repowered with a 220hp engine (1962).
Referencias
- Canada List of Shipping
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- RG24D-1-a Volume 5656 File 58-4-45 HMC Patrol Vessels, Motor Boats, Launches and Yachts - IVY LEAF, LAUREL LEAF, HOLLY LEAF, VINER and DAVY JONES
- RG12 Reel T-11599 (Viner)
- BC Archives MS-0677 Volume 389 File 113 Fishermen’s Reserve
