Vessel Profile

Cape Dorset

Cape Dorset
Photo: Kyle Stubbs

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1950 by Sterling Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Kyle Stubbs (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 27/04/2019) stated that this vessel is "now a pleasure craft in Port Ludlow, Washington."

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1972 she was owned by Brooks Bay Packing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1985 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1986-1991 she was owned by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1992-1997 she was owned by Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2009 she was owned by James B. Branston, Richmond BC Canada.

In 2009 she was sold into US ownership and was still afloat on the Olympic Peninsula in 2019.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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