Story
This work boat was built in 1932 by Higgs, Ernest A. in Brentwood Bay, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1932-1935 she was owned by Percy V. Kinnee, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Madeline and Thomas Grady, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Percy V. Kinnee, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Albert C. Armour, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935-1940 she was owned by Edwin A. Vosper, Bowen Island BC Canada.
In 1940-1942 she was owned by Harry Johnston, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1942-1945-1948 she was owned by A.E. Bridges, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948-1962 she was owned by Charles H. Hudson, West Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1959-1961 she was owned by Kenneth Watt (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962-1965 she was owned by Norman H. Keech (MO) and Madonna Keech, Port Coquitlam BC Canada.
In 1965-1968 she was owned by Robert M. Gale (MO), North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1968-1978 she was owned by Gordon R. Lansdell (MO), North Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1978-2008 she was owned by Anthony R. Searle (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
Name Significance
Gordon Lansdell named the Gomydila for Gordon (himself), Myrna, Dick, Laura, his wife Myrna and his two kids
Repower
Repowered in 1950 with a 115hp gasoline engine engine by Chrysler Corp.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 19 (1935)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 01/05/2025)
