Vessel Profile

College Widow

College Widow
Photo: Victoria Times-Colonist

Story

This work boat was built in 1910 by Hinton Electric Co. Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1910-1911 she was owned by Ephrian Lanphere, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1912 she was owned by Rupert H. Studdart, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1912-1913 she was owned by Robert J. Jameson, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1913 she was owned by Captain David L. Jones, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1913-1917 she was owned by Alberni Canal Transportation Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1917-1937 she was owned by Nootka Packing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1939 she was owned by Nootka Packing Co. (1937) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939 she was sold by power of mortgage by James H. Lawson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939 she was owned by James P. Martin, Vancouver BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 4hp engine by Atlas Imperial Engine Co.; Repowered with a 70hp engine

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