Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1928 by Tsumura, Kumetaro in Prince Rupert, BC.
Historical Notes
Ross Holkestad stated that "Kumetaro Tsumura had a boat building place in Cow Bay Prince Rupert called Kiy Boat Works (where I am from), from 1925 to 1942. My grandfather Marelius Holkestad had a boat built there for him May 1928 called the Helge H the name of his first born son. It was 34 ft. It sank on February 3, 1933 off of Bonilla Island and my grandfather rowed with 3 of his crew in the Dory for 3 days untill they got to Kitkatla to be rescued."
Owners & Masters
In 1928-1937 she was owned by Marelius Holkestad, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1944 she was owned by Canadian interests.
Name Significance
Named for the eldest son of the owner.
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)
