物語
This minesweeper was built in 1943 by South Coast Construction Co. in Newport Beach, CA.
歴史的注記
The Marabell is a converted hydrographic survey vessel of wood construction. The boat deck consists of an extensive foredeck leading to a raised wheelhouse followed by accommodations and lounges. The after portion of the boat deck consists of a small exterior area surrounded by stanchions and handrails. The weather deck consists of accommodation spaces, an after saloon, a galley, and a stowage area.
所有者と船長
In 1943-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1948 she was transferred to the War Shipping Administration.
In 1949 she was owned by Dr. William Ballard (Dr. Ballard's Animal Foods), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953-1971 she was owned by The Ministry of Mines & Technical Surveys (Canadian Hydrographic Service), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by Peter H. Sheldrake (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1971-1978 she was owned by Lacerte Holdings Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1979-1980 she was owned by Marabell Charters Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1982-2001 she was owned by Sealand of the Pacific Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 2003-2016 she was owned by Oak Bay Marina Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 2016-2025 she was owned by Dane Developments Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.
船長
LT (JG) W. A. Hurst, USNR 1945; Captain J.H. Matheson (1953);
武装
One 3"/50 dual purpose gun mount, two 20mm mounts, and two depth charge projectors;
改修
In 1953 she was rebuilt at Star Shipyard as a hydrographic survey vessel.
参考文献
- Sandilands, R.W. (1965)
- Fillmore, Stanley and R.W. Sandilands (1983)
- Canada List of Shipping: Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
- www.navsource.org ↗
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
