Vessel Profile

Wm. Oliver

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Story

This mission boat was built in 1924 in Sointula, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel replaced the Iwyll as a mission boat. This vessel was wrecked at Skidegate Inlet BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1924 she was owned by the Methodist Church of Canada, Toronto ON Canada.

In 1931-1937 she was owned by Peter E. Haan, Queen Charlotte City BC Canada.

In 1938 she was owned by John & Edgar Wilson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1940 she was owned by Andrew Ritchie, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1946 she was owned by Harold T. Frederickson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1957-2003 she was owned by Cleve Turner, Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Reverend T.C. Coldwell (1924)

Repower

20hp engine (1957c)

References

  • Scott, R.C. (1947)
  • Canada List of Shipping
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