Vessel Profile

Primrose No. 1

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1947 by Cow Bay Boat Works (Crawley Didricksen) in Prince Rupert, BC.

Historical Notes

On July 12, 1965 this vessel caught fire on the beach at Massett BC and was a total loss.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1961 she was owned by Bert Sheppard, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1961-1965 she was owned by Sherman Gray (MO), Iona River BC Canada.

In 1965-1966 she was owned by William Cowpar, Queen Charlotte BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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