Vessel Profile

Walronda

Walronda
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This work boat was built in 1912 by W.S. Bailey & Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong.

Owners & Masters

In 1912 she was owned by Charles R. Gordon, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1915-1969 she was owned by The Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1970 she was owned by Frederick Whitecroft, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971-1985 she was owned by Horel & Lakberg Logging Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1986-2024 she was owned by James A. McDonald and Judith E. McDonald, North Vancouver BC Canada.

Repower

2.4hp engine (1949c); Repowered with a 50hp Gardner engine (1951); Repowered with a 95hp engine (1957c); Repowered with 2-100hp diesel engines (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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