Vessel Profile

Cape James (II)

Cape James (II)
Photo: Bernard Remmem

Story

This freighter, (government) was built in 1943 by Martinolich Shipbuilding Co. in San Francisco, CA.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1956-1969 she was owned by Brooks Bay Pacing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1969-1970 she was owned by Anglo British Columbia Packing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1983 she was owned by Sim Fishing Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1983-1994 she was owned by Gale Force Marine Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1995-1997 she was owned by Ronald F. Mann, Nanoose BC Canada.

In 2001-2013 she was owned by Michael Lowry, Vancouver BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1940 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC.

Repower

Repowered with 2-455bhp diesel engines (2004c)

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