Vessel Profile

Douglas Fir (I)

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Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1919 by B.C. Forest Service Maintenance Depot (D.S. McMillan) in Thurston Bay, BC.

Historical Notes

On May 12, 1948 this vessel was destroyed by fire in the North Arm of the Fraser River BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1919-1945 she was owned by The Minister of Lands, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1945 she was owned by Roy Generous (MO), New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1945-1948 she was owned by William Raby (MO), New Westminster BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1934 with an engine by Ailsa Craig. Repowered with an engine by Chrysler Corp., Detroit MI USA.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Coney, Michael (1983)
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
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