Vessel Profile

Naomi II

Naomi II
Photo: Marilyn Guille

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1943 by Withey, Leslie A. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by Lesley Withey, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1944 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Air Force for service with the Western Air Command Marine Squadron based at Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945 she was returned to her owner, Lesley Withey, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945-1951 she was owned by Roy Peterson, Gabriola Island BC Canada.

In 1951-2004 she was owned by Robert S. Turner, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by Kelly E. Howard, Port McNeill BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 60hp engine (1957)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Weicht, Chris (1997)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
  • RG12 Volume 816 File 9015-N15 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - "NAOMI II
  • RG12 Reel T-11590 (Naomi W)
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