Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1927 by Burrard Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd., Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
On December 15, 1973 this vessel capsized and sank in a 60 mph gale in Catala Channel, 30 miles northwest of Bella Bella BC Canada. Five lives were lost. On August 31, 1978 this vessel sank in Seymour Narrows BC Canada after taking on water under the waterline..
Owners & Masters
In 1927-1934 she was owned by Packers Steamship Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1934-1943 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1943-1949 she was owned by John A. Souter and Alexander Souter, Quathiaski Cove BC Canada.
In 1949-1951 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1951-1979 she was owned by David Carpenter, Bella Bella BC Canada.
Name Significance
The initials B.C.P. stand for British Columbia Packers Ltd.
Repower
Repowered by a 115hp diesel engine by Atlas Imperial;
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
