Story
This whaling vessel was built in 1935 by Moss Vaerft & Dock A/S.
Historical Notes
This vessel was built for Antarctic service.
In 1962 this vessel was laid up at Vancouver BC and her engine removed. This vessel is said to have been used in a motion picture made by 20th Century Fox. On December 15, 1964 this vessel was reported as having been broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1935 she was owned by Norwegian interests.
In 1951 she was owned by Western Whaling Corporation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1958-1961 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961-1968 she was owned by Western Canadian Whaling Company Limited, Vanouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Sofus Haugen (1963)
Repower
In 1962 her engine was removed.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Webb, Robert Lloyd (1988)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
