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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1928 by Hoffar-Beeching Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1991 this vessel was designated as a Vintage vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
Owners & Masters
In 1928-1930 she was owned by Tayler Shipping Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1930-1938 she was owned by William S. Day, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1936-1938 she was owned by Conrad Schwengers, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1938-1940 she was owned by Norman G. Cull, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1940-1942 she was owned by Norman C. Cull, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1944-1945 she was owned by Harold L. Sangster, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1945 she was owned by Veterans Sightseeing & Transportation, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1946-1951 she was owned by Harold L. Sangster, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1951-1969 she was owned by Claude L. Harrison, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1969-1986 she was owned by Edmond F.W. Cox (MO), Sidney BC Canada.
In 1987-1988 she was owned by Romelius J.V. Vanstolk, Sidney BC Canada.
In 1989-1990 she was owned by Martin J. Wood, Pender Island BC Canada.
In 1991-1999 she was owned by Theresa M. Soley, Pender Harbour BC Canada. (He Canadian Register was closed 1999-09-22).
In 1999-2025 she was owned by Peter and Meredith Wagner, Port Ludlow WA USA.
Name Significance
Nodlew is "Weldon" spelled backwards.
Repower
Repowered with a 67bhp Buda diesel engine (1944); Repowered with a 86bhp diesel by B.W. Dawe & Co. Ltd. (1959); Repowered in 1999 by a Volvo diesel engine.
References
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
- Canada List of Shipping
- MacFarlane, John M. (1993)
- www.royalvan.com ↗
- classicyachtinfo.org ↗ (website viewed 04/04/2025)
