Vessel Profile

Porpoise (I)

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Story

This work boat was built in 1932 by Donaldson, James in Balmoral, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1932-1958 she was owned by Northern British Columbia Power Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1959 she was owned by Robert A. Breaks, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1960-1961 she was owned by Ingver L. Morse, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1962-1963 she was owned by Hazen E. Morse, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1963-1964 she was owned by Robert M. Ross (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1964-1966 she was owned by Gloria J. Smith (MO), Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1966-1967 she was owned by Clifford Brooks, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967-1968 she was owned by James W. Richardson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1969 she was owned by Hilary M. Carre, Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1969-1970 she was owned by Thomas M. Donaldson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1971 she was owned by Gary R. Coates, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971 she was owned by USA interests.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt to 29.1' x 8.6' x 3' 5gt 4rt

Repower

75bhp engine; 115bhp gasoline engine by Chrysler Motors Corp (1947);

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