Vessel Profile

Michigan (II)

Michigan (II)
Photo: Cliff Rayner

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1915 in Tacoma, WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1915 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1925 she was owned by S. H. Thompson, Port Townsend WA USA.

In 1931-1954 she was owned by William E. Anderson Quathiaski Cove BC Canada.

In 1949-1961 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by The Packers Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977 she was owned by Lindsay Widsten, Surrey BC Canada.

In 1979 she was owned by Moon's Marine Ltd., Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Moon's Marine Ltd., Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1986 she was owned by Gregory Darras, Ladner BC Canada.

In 1996-2004 she was owned by BCPL (1999) Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

Repower

114hp engine (1957c); 30bhp engine; Repowered with a 50hp engine

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 14 (1931)
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