Vessel Profile

Blue Swallow

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Story

This yacht, speedboat was built in 1928 by Martin, Donald S. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a V-bottom launch

Owners & Masters

In 1928 she was owned by Marine Transit Ltd. (Frank Gagne and Dick Bryant), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1929-1934 she was owned by Frank Gagne, Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1935-1945 she was owned by George W. Blackmore, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1946 she was owned by Harbour Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1949-1961 she was owned by Mrs. Rosemary Nordgren, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1967-1986 she was owned by Perry Hilton (MO), Port Hammond BC Canada.

In 1994 she was owned by Canadian interests.

Rebuilds

In 1935 she was re-engined by Fenner & Hood Shipyard

Repower

Repowered with a 400hp engine (1958c);

References

  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 19 (1935)
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