Story
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1924 by Lewis, George M. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
The register was closed in 1969 but the unofficial history states that "In the early 1960s this vessel was reported owned by Doug Grafton (camp manager at Shearwater for Millerd Fishery), Quadra Island BC Canada. This vessel was sold to an American, a Mr. Walen, who neglected to drain the engine and the block cracked in the winter.
In 1966 he sold the boat to Mike Cross, Campbell River BC, who used it as a live-aboard.
He sold it in 1973 to Eric Hunter, Alert Bay, who owned it until 2014. In or about Sept. of 2014 it was sold to Wayne Girginda, Port McNeil BC Canada."
Owners & Masters
In 1924 she was owned by Canadain interests.
In 1935-1937 she was owned by Harry W. Speed, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1938 she was owned by Arthur C. Weeks, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1938-1941 she was owned by Hugh M. Lewis, Ocean Falls BC Canada.
In 1941-1946 she was owned by James (Jim) Petrie, Ocean Falls BC Canada.
In 1946-1969 she was owned by Andrew Widsten (MO), Ocean Falls BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 75hp Perkins engine (1963c);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Coourtesy of James Petrie
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 04/06/2025)
