Story
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1945 by Lars Halvorsen & Sons Pty Ltd. in Sydney, NSW.
Historical Notes
Robert Fisher (Email to Nauticapedia 10/01/2024) stated that "this vessel was employed originally as a hospital rescue boat on the coast of Australia - and somehow ended up in Japan. This vessel was transported from Japan to Vancouver BC Canada. Beverley Blackmore of Blackmore's Marina had it shipped over. Blackmore built the aft cabin and put in an oil stove. This vessel had been employed as a crew boat on the Ripple Rock removal project. "
Owners & Masters
In 1945 she was owned by Australian interests.
In 1957-1958 she was owned by Northern Construction Co. et al, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by Harry R. Rendell, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967 she was owned by Melvin Piercy, New Westminster BC Canada.
She was owned by Robert Fisher, Vancouver BC Camada.
In 1979-2004 she was owned by James C. Hepplewhite, Surrey BC Canada.
In 2011-2012 she was owned by Berton A. James, Victoria BC and Eric A. Anderson, Victoria BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for Alice Ann Blackmore.
Repower
Repowered with 2-175hp diesel engines
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Robert Fisher - Nauticapedia 10/01/2024)
