Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1918 by N.M. McLean Shipyard in Prince Rupert, BC.
Historical Notes
Allan Swanson states that his father ran this vessel for a few years in the 1960s for Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd.
He took the picture about 1983 after this vessel had been stripped down and ready for disposal - final fate unknown.
Owners & Masters
In 1927 she was owned by Ole Johnson, New Westminster BC & Christ Wagg, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1927-1935 she was owned by Ole Ongstad, Vancouver BC Canada and Ole Johnson, New Westminster BC & Christ Wagg, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935-1967 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1983 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1940 she was rebuilt to 50.5' x 13.3' x 6.3' 32gt 24rt
Repower
Repowered with a 60hp engine (1957c); Repowered with a 147hp engine (1967c);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 25/01/2025)
