Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1926 by Vancouver Dredging & Salvage Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
On February 03, 1991 this vessel foundered and sank off Port San Juan BC Canada. This vessel was struck from the registry May 14, 1991. Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 14/02/2019) states that "This vessel formed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet. This vessel participated in the January 30 – February 25, 1939 Fishermen’s Reserve Training Session. This vessel was however not mobilized for active duty during the Second World War."
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1980 she was owned by the Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1980-1984 she was owned by Henry O. Myers, Burnaby, BC Canada.
In 1985 she was owned by Leader Fishing Co. Ltd., Surrey BC Canada.
In 1986-1991 she was owned by the Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 115bhp diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL (1949c)
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 24/07/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11576 (Cape Mudge)
- BC Archives MS-0677 Volume 389 File 113 Fishermen’s Reserve
- RG24 Volume 5681 File 126-102 - Fishermen’s Reserve West Coast Organization Volume 1
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 05/02/2025)
