Vessel Profile

Western Spray

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1927 by Yoneda, Tomataro in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

On October 28, 1992 this vessel sank from intake of water below the waterline at the north end of Petrel Channel BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1927 she was owned by Sechart Fisheries Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1933 she was owned by Portlock Fishing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1937-1946 she was owned by Nelson Bros., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1953-1971 she was owned by George Perdia, Vancuver BC Canada.

In 1972-1985 she was owned by the Oak Bay Marina Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1986 she was owned by Spirit Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1988 she was owned by Duncan L. Macdonald, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1989 she was owned by Spirit Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990-1993 she was owned by Styder King Holdings Ltd., Parksville BC Canada.

In 1995 she was owned by Moon Dancer Fishing Co. Ltd., Coombs BC Canada.

In 1997-2004 she was owned by R & N Resources Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2011-2025 she was owned by R & N Resources, Saanichton BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 220hp engine (1967c);

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
  • Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
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