Vessel Profile

Western Scout (I)

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1918 by Nakade, Uichi in Steveston, BC.

Historical Notes

On July 9, 1978 this vessel was abandoned at sea and sank at the Shag Rocks, in Dixon Entrance BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1926 she was owned by Kototara Ota, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1929-1937 she was owned by The Masset Canners Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1956-1972 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1978 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1978 she was owned by Northern Breeze Fishing Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1978 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

Repower

8hp engine (1929); 114hp engine by L. Gardner & Sons (1941);

References

  • 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)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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