Vessel Profile

Bonanza (II)

Bonanza (II)
Photo: Lynn Salmon

Story

This fishboat, trawler was built in 1957 by Friis, Johan L. in Port Alberni, BC.

Historical Notes

On July 3, 1980 this vessel foundered from an intake of water from above the waterline while in Queen Charlotte Sound BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1957-1973 she was owned by John L. Frilis, Alberni BC Canada.

In 1974-1979 she was owned by Victor J. Cassie, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1980-1988 she was owned by Robert M. Cassie, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1989-2003 she was owned by Triangle Island Fish Co. Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 2012-2020 she was owned by Triangle Island Fish Co. Ltd., Duncan BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 68bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
  • Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
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