Vessel Profile

Ochwe

Ochwe
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1917 by Hansen, John in Ballard, WA.

Historical Notes

The vessel carried the name Yale No. 17 for a while but it must have been an informal, unregistered, name as the Register does not indicate a formal change.

Owners & Masters

In 1917 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1931-1963 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1964-1971 she was owned by Michael Chankovich (MO), Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1972-1984 she was owned by Anthony Pavkovich, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1985-1995 she was owned by Richard E.W. Laughlin, Sointula BC Canada.

In 1997-2012 she was owned by Richard Laughlin Fishing Corp., Sointula BC Canada.

In 2013-2023 she was owned by Robin C. Fitzgerald, Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 80hp engine (1957c); Repowered with a 165bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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