Vessel Profile

Blue Ocean (I)

Blue Ocean (I)
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1957 by Matsumoto & Sons Shipyards Ltd. in Dollarton, BC.

Historical Notes

On April 1, 1964 this vessel was stranded on the beach north of Sennet Point, Unimak Island AK USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1957-1961 she was owned by the Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-operative Association, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1961 she was owned by Percy P. Pierce (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1961-1964 she was owned by Blue Ocean Fish Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 28/04/2025)
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