Vessel Profile

La Verne Marie

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1950 by Edenshaw, Douglas in Masset, BC.

Historical Notes

On December 18, 1984 this vessel sank from an intake of water from below the waterline while in Eddy Passage North of Merry Island BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1950-1958 she was owned by Douglas Edenshaw, Masset BC Canada.

In 1958-1970 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1971 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1979-1981 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC and James Young, Skidegate BC Canada.

In 1981-1984 she was owned by Young James & Co. Fishing Ltd., Wueen Charlotte City BC Canada.

In 1985-1989 she was owned by Wylco Fishing Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 150bhp engine (1961c);

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