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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1930 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
Hull- Cedar planking. Frames- Bent Oak. Decks- F.R.P. over plywood. Cabin- Honduras mahogany. Cabin Configuration: Fore and aft cabins, wheelhouse amidships. The vessel ws not registered until 1947 and it was thought that this vessel was used for surveillance of vessels during prohibition.
In 2001 this vessel was designated as a Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
In 1981 the Danae won Best Powerboat at the Victoria Classic Boat Festival.
Owners & Masters
In 1930 she was owned by Massey Goolden, Victoria BC Canada. During the Second World War she served with the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was owned by Buckerfields Ltd. (Ernie Buckerfield), Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1949 she was owned by Mrs. Amy E. Mitchell, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1950-1958 she was owned by George R. Hackett, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by Commander Maurice F. Oliver RCN, Victoria, BC Canada.
In 1969 she was owned by Richard D. Snape, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1973 she was owned by Denis R. Paquette, Sidney BC Canada.
In 1982-1992 she was owned by D. and L. Holdings, Sidney BC Canada. (On 1992-10-20 she closed her Canadian Register).
In 2000-2013 she was owned by Lester C. Gunther, Friday Harbour WA USA.
In 2025 she was owned by Rhonda and Larry Hewitt, Centralia, WA USA.
Name Significance
In Greek mythology, Danae was an Argive princess and mother of the hero Perseus by Zeus. She was credited with founding the city of Ardea in Latium during the Bronze Age.
Repower
Repowered with a 200hp engine (1958c); In 1975 she was repowered with Ford diesel 120 engine.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 14 (1931)
- Resolution (Autumn 2001)
