Story
This mission boat was built in 1951 by Fiander, Frederick J. in Ladysmith, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1953 this vessel was in use as a Mission Boat at Alert Bay BC Canada.
In 1961 this vessel was moved to Tahsis and later to Butedale. This vessel is no longer registered in Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1951-1955 she was owned by Frederick J. Fiander, Ladysmith BC Canada.
In 1955-1967 she was owned by the United Church of Canada, Toronto ON Canada.
In 1967-2017 she was owned by David J. Walker, Vancouver BC Canada.
Name Significance
The Reverend Robert Clyde Scott (1879-1960) - In 1913 Scott came to British Columbia and began marine mission work on Howe Sound, with headquarters at Gibson's Landing. This work involved ministering to the physical as well as spiritual needs of those in the logging camps, Indian villages, fishing villages and lighthouses along the coast.
Repower
Repowered in 1953 with a 72bhp diesel engine by Gardner Engine Co., Manchester UK
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Howard, Oliver R. (1984)
- www.memorybc.ca ↗ (website viewed 26/02/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 19/09/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 19/09/2025)
