Histoire
This fishboat, general was built in 1928 by Tsumura, Kumetaro in Prince Rupert, BC.
Notes historiques
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."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1928-1937 she was owned by Marelius Holkestad, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1944 she was owned by Canadian interests.
Signification du nom
Named for the eldest son of the owner.
Références
- 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)
