Story
This work boat was built in 1934 by Fenner & Hood Shipyards, Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
Don Reksten (Curatorial Committee Royal Victoria Yacht Club 15/02/2016) reports that "During the Second World War this vessel participated in the RCN Motor Boat Squadron, a project involving owner training and participation in drills. The only compensation was dispensation from gas rationing."
Owners & Masters
In 1934-1938 she was owned by Charles Grey, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1938-1946 she was owned by Torquil H. Burns, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by Arthur F. H. Heard (MO), Cobble Hill BC Canada.
In 1947-1953 she was owned by Reginald C. Ellett (MO), Cobble Hill BC Canada.
In 1953-1955 she was owned by Ellett Copper & Brass Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1955-1966 she was owned by Frederick H. Coulthard, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1966-1970 she was owned by William Sexsmith (MO), North Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1970-1976 she was owned by Benjamin Robinson (MO), North Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1976-2008 she was owned by William A. Molyard, Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1939 with a 70bhp gasoline engine by Gray Marine Motor Co., Detroit MI USA
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Don Reksten - Nauticapedia 15/02/2018)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/08/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/08/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/08/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/08/2025)
