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This fishboat, seiner was built in 1925 by LePage, A.W. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). On September 6th, 1950 this vessel sank at Kootenay Inlet BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1925-1931 she was owned by Ryotaro Kita, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1941 she was owned by Nanaimo Shipyards Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1942 she was owned by British columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1942-1950 she was owned by Arne P. Baardsen, New Westminster BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1944 with a 104bhp diesel engine by The Buda Co.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Fukawa, Masaki with Stanley Fukawa and the Nikkei Fishermen's History Book Committee (2009)
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 06/05/2025)
