Vessel Profile

Blithe Spirit

Work Boat 1947 Canada Wood

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This work boat was built in 1947 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..

This vessel was built of double red cedar planking, which was re-caulked and refastened with stainless steel fasteners in 2005/2006.

In 1947-1953 she was owned by Mrs Florence Fenner, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958-1968 she was owned by Spilsbury & Tindall Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1969-2014 she was owned by Columbia Research Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2015-2024 she was owned by Columbia Research Ltd., Duncan BC Canada.

Name	Blithe Spirit

Type	Work Boat
Dimensions	48.1' × 14.2' × 4.6'
Dimensions (Metric)	14.66m × 4.33m × 1.40m
Gross Tons	36.8
Registered Tons	32
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA
Engine Power	165hp diesel engine (1947)

Registry 1	178196 (Canada)

Fate	Afloat in 2024
Shipwreck	No

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