Vessel Profile

F.G. Balsam

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Story

This work boat was built in 1922 by Dafoe, V.M. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On January 28, 1928 this vessel was stranded at Fairfax Point on Moresby Island BC in Boundary Passage Georgia Strait.

Owners & Masters

In 1922-1928 she was owned by H.M. the King for The Minister of Lands, Victoria BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 3
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 20/07/2025)
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