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This fishboat, seiner was built in 1945 by Marine View Boat Works in Tacoma, WA.
Historical Notes
On November 5, 1954 this vessel was destroyed by fire in the Georgia Strait BC Canada. Constructive total loss.
She was rebuilt at a higher tonnage by Star Shipyard (Mercer's) Ltd, New Westminster.
Owners & Masters
In 1945-1953 she was owned by Egil Hansen, Seattle WA USA.
In 1954-1966 she was owned by Charles H. Clarke, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967-1972 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973-1997 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 2001 she was owned by Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2003-2004 she was owned by Early Spring Fishing Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1955 she was re-built at New Westminster BC
Repower
Repowered with a 500bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1955). Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
