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This fishboat, troller was built in 1942 by Wahl, Edward in Prince Rupert, BC.
Historical Notes
On July 20, 1974 this vessel was stranded and burned in Danvers Inlet east of Fleming Island in Barkley Sound BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1945 she was owned by Western Chemical Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945-1946 she was owned by William Dunbar, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by William M. Balmer, Bella Bella BC Canada.
In 1953-1965 she was owned by Gunnar L. Hansen, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1965-1966 she was owned by Stewart W. Dawson, Milne's Landing BC Canada.
In 1966-1973 she was owned by Christopher J. McRae, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1973-1974 she was owned by Danny R. Kolnes (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1956 with a 62bhp diesel engine by Norris Henty & Gardner Ltd., Patricroft UK
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Palm, R.S. (1978)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
