Story
This fishboat, halibut was built in 1915 by Doiron, Henry T. in Prince Rupert, BC.
Historical Notes
On September 5, 1964 this vesselsprang a leak and sank in heavy seas one mile northwest of the Rose Spit buoy in Hecate Strait BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1915-1923 she was owned by Henry T. Doiron and Peter Doiron, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1923-1952 she was owned by Leon Sandvar, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1952-1953 she was owned by Magdalene K. Sandvar (widow), Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1953-1963 she was owned by Sverre Larsen, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1963 she was owned by The Administrator of the county of Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1964-1965 she was owned by Wilf Landry, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt in 1942 by Edward Wahl at Prince Rupert BC to 13.83gt 9.40rt
Repower
Repowered in 1942 with a 80bhp diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Co.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 24/02/2025)
