Story
This fishpacker was built in 1916 in Seattle, WA.
Historical Notes
On October 21, 1926 this fish packer owned by Matthew Sutton, Vancouver BC was destroyed by fire enroute from Port Alberni to Vancouver 2.5 miles off Albert Head, in Juan de Fuca Strait BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1916 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1931-1945 she was owned by Matthew Sutton, Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 30hp engine (1945c);
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- Nanaimo Daily News (Nanaimo BC) Friday October 22, 1926 page 5
