Vessel Profile

Cape Lazo

Cape Lazo
Photo: Kyle Stubbs

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1926 by Vancouver Dredging & Salvage Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

This vessel is no longer registered in Canada. (The two Reginald Cooks were father and son). Kyle Stubbs reports (July 2026): "According to a memo by the Port of Bellingham, the Cape Lazo sank at the dock on March 1, 2020, then was raised about 3 months later. After nearly sinking twice in the next two years, on June 23, 2022 the Cape Lazo was towed to SeaView Boatyard, where demolition of the vessel was completed by September 26, 2022."

Owners & Masters

In 1926-1946 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1949-1975 she was owned by Reginald Samuel Cook, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1975-2014 she was owned by Reginald Stephen Cook, Alert Bay BC Canada. On 2014-06-25 her Canadian register was closed.

In 2014 this vessel was licenced in Washington State WN568XWL.

In 2014-2025 she was owned by USA interests.

Repower

50hp engine (1958c); Repowered with a 250bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Kyle Stubbs (Email to Nauticapedia 31/12/2021)
  • Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
  • www.portofbellingham.com ↗
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