Historia
This fishpacker was built in 1926 by John Stokkeland Boatyard in New Westminster, BC.
Notas históricas
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). Bryon Taylor (27/11/2017) states that"Reference RG 12 Volume 841 File 9015 - W16 Requisitioning of Ships - War Measures - Western Chief states that this vessel was requisitioned January 14, 1942 but the requisition was cancellled February 02, 1942 when this vessel was found to be unsuitable for naval service."
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1926 she was owned by McCallum-Legaz, Tofino BC Canada.
In 1931 she was owned by Norman C. and Richard Nelson (JO), New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1937 she was owned by Umetaro Morishita, Tofino BC Canada.
In 1941 she was owned by the Tofino Trollers' Co-operative Association, Tofino BC Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1952-1971 she was owned by Ivan Carr (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1971-1973 she was owned by Sergio Poldrugovac (MO), Vancouver BC and Ivan Ravnic (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973-1976 she was owned by Sergio Poldrugovac (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1978-1980 she was owned by Tony Mladinic, Vancouver BC Canada.
Reconstrucciones
In 1979 she was rebuilt by Igi's Boat Builders at Richmond BC 65.2' x 16.7' x 7.10' 63.63gt 43.27rt
Remotorización
Repowered in 1962 with a 170hp engine by Caterpillar Tractor Corp.
Referencias
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Fukawa, Masaki with Stanley Fukawa and the Nikkei Fishermen's History Book Committee (2009)
- RG12 Reel T-11576 (Bura)
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
