Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1926 by Vancouver Dredging & Salvage Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Mike Weigold (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 13/08/2019) stated that "We rebuilt the Cape Cook from the rim timber up. Work started in the fall of 1981."
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1950 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1950-1973 she was owned by Gilbert Cook, Alert Bay BC Canada.
In 1973-1975 she was owned by Gilbert Cook Jr. (MO), Alert Bay BC Canada.
In 1975-2012 she was owned by G. Cook & Sons Fishing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2013-2025 she was owned by G. Cook & Sons Fishing Ltd., Alert Bay BC Canada.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt in 1981
Repower
Repowered with a 225bhp turbo-charged diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Co.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/05/2025)
