Vessel Profile

Wamalo

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Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1941 by Stanley Park Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1976 the register was transferred to Bristol UK.

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1952 she was owned by Walter (MO) & Maria Carr, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1952-1971 she was owned by Martin Car (MO) and Petra Car, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971 she was owned by the Canadian Government buy-back program.

In 1972 she was owned by Clarkdale Enterprises Ltd., Vernon BC Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by Inlet Freight and Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975-1976 she was owned by Westex Oil & Gas Ltd., Gibsons BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1959 with a 220bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.

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