Vessel Profile

Jennie Bay

Jennie Bay
Photo: Vancouver Archives CVA_260-320

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1927 by Nakade Boat Works (Yasujiro Nakade) in Steveston, BC.

Historical Notes

On December 24, 1938 this vessel foundered enroute from Ucluelet to Tofino BC and was driven ashore on McKenzie Beach.

Owners & Masters

In 1927-1931 she was owned by Rokumatsu, Ikari, Steveston BC Canada.

In 1936-1938 she was owned by Yoshimatso Teranishi, Steveston BC Canada.

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)
  • The Province (Vancouver BC) Wednesday December 28, 1938 page 18
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