Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1957 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Kyle Stubbs (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 16/12/2016) states that "this vessel was seen awaiting scrapping at Port Townsend after sinking at her mooring in Port Orchard. "
Owners & Masters
In 1957-1967 she was owned by Hanford A. McBride, Crescent Beach BC Canada.
She was renamed as the Simstar.
In 1979 she was owned by Charles A. Roberts, Delta BC Canada.
In 1980 she was owned by G.P. Roberts Investments Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1987-1989 she was owned by Albert McBride, White Rock BC Canada.
In 1997-1999 she was owned by Arthur D. Pedersen.
In 1999 documented under U S flag as the yacht TANGO, owned by James T. Loorem of Seattle WA [2000-2009] and registered as a yacht.
In 2012-2016 she was owned by Kyhra Hessel of Poulsbo WA USA.
Repower
Repowered in 1971 with a 425bhp turbo-charged diesel engine by Caterpillar tractor Co., Peoria IL USA
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Kyle Stubbs (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 16/12/2016)
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 02/03/2023)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 16/10/2025)
