Vessel Profile

Canco (I)

Work Boat 1896 Canada Wood

Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

Story

This work boat was built in 1896 in New Westminster, BC.

In 1896-1909 she was owned by Henry Schaake, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1909-1937 she was owned by Charles A. Elliott, Harrison Hot Springs BC Canada.

Sessional Papers (Vol. 14) (3rd Session of the 11th Parliament of the Dominion of Canada (1911)
Canada List of Shipping
recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 08/05/2025)

Name	Canco (I)

Type	Work Boat
Dimensions	33.3' × 6.3' × 4.3'
Gross Tons	5
Registered Tons	3
Propulsion	Twin Screw
Engine	Wolverine Motor Works, Grand Rapids WI USA
Engine Power	2- 2.4nhp gasoline engines (1896)

Registry 1	122192 (Canada)

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No