Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1928 by Yamanaka, Sadakishi in Steveston, BC.
Historical Notes
On April 28, 1970 this vessel grounded on Rose Spit, Hecate Strait BC where this vessel broke. Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 23/01/2019) stated that "This vessel formed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet. This vessel participated in the 30 January – 25 February 1939 Fishermen’s Reserve Training Session. This vessel was however not mobilized for active duty during the Second World War."
Owners & Masters
In 1928-1929 she was owned by Hichisaburo Kamada, Port Essington, BC Canada.
In 1929-1934 she was owned by John O'B Williams, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1934-1947 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947-1950 she wasowned by Frank Tomasich, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1950-1970 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1952 with a 150bhp diesel engine Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL USA.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- RG12 Reel T-11593 (Percy W.)
- BC Archives MS-0677 Volume 389 File 113 Fishermen’s Reserve
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
