Vessel Profile

Zapora (I)

Zapora (I)
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, longliner was built in 1927 by Prince Rupert Dry Dock & Shipyards Co..

Owners & Masters

In 1927-1931 she was owned by Lars Voge, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1937-1952 she was owned by Lars O. Solewaag, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1952-1954 she was owned by William H. Vogel Co. Ltd., Stuart Island BC Canada.

In 1954-1955 she was owned by William H. Vogel (MO), Stuart Island BC Canada.

In 1955-1965 she was owned by Zapora Fishing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1965-1972 she was owned by Clyde R. Smith, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1972-1981 as a seiner she was owned by Kenesa Fishing Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1981 she was owned by Robin Brown, Masset BC Canada. N 1982-1987 she was owned by Kenesa Fishing Co., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1988-1993 she was owned by Loman E. Daury, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1994-1997 she was owned by Zapora Fishing Ltd., Cortenay BC Canada.

In 2001 she was owned by William M. Leighton, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Vargas Seafoods Co. Ltd., Comox BC Canada.

In 2011-2020 she was owned by Kenneth G.R. McGill, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2021-2023 she was owned by Richard D. Hall, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by Tanya Ray Fishing Ltd., Hefley Creek BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1941 she was rebuilt by Louis O. Solewag at Prince Rupert BC. 41gt 25rt 56.0' x 15.0' x 7.0'

Repower

Repowered with a 90hp engine (1957c); Repowered in 1961 with a 215bhp turbo-charges diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Corp.

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