Vessel Profile

Nicola II

Nicola II
Photo: Robert Hanna

Story

This pilot boat was built in 1932 by Walkem's Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1932-1937 she was owned by the Minister of Pensions and National Health. Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1947-1958 she was owned by The Department of Health & Welfare, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1960 she was owned by the Minister of National Health & Welfare, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1961 she was owned by the Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by Pacific Pilotage Authority, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973 she was owned by Cyril Gardiner, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1981 she was owned by David Simpson, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1985 she was owned by Sharon E. McGregor, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1999 she was owned by Sharon & Dave Simpson, North Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain Douglas Robertson (1932)

Repower

Repowered with a 208hp engine

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