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Western Yew

Western Yew
Photo: Robin Lakenes

Histoire

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1946 by Oliver, Gordon H. in North Vancouver, BC.

Notes historiques

Former owner Kim Campbell was later elected as a Member of Parliament and later the Prime Minister of Canada. The Canadian Register of this vessel was closed on 2000-10-31. This vessel is no longer registered in Canada (it may be licenced).

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1946-1950 she was owned by Carl M. Johnson (MO), North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950-1952 she was owned by Everett J. Vernon (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1952-1965 she was owned by Minister of Lands & Forests, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1965-1984 she was owned by Minister of Lands, Forests & Water Resources, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1984-1988 she was owned by Gordon McGowan.

In 1988-1998 she was owned by Kim Campbell & Howard Eddy, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1998-2000 she was owned by Marke Simmons & Carol Bird.

In 2000-2020 she was owned by Louie & Robin Lakenes.

In 2020-2022 she was owned by Jeff Hilberry.

Remotorisation

Repowered with a 165hp GM engine (1952)

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