Vessel Profile

Escalante (II)

Escalante (II)
Photo: Lyon H. Michalson

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1961 by Benson Brothers Shipbuilding Co. (1960) Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1964 this vessel was winner of the Dr. Bob McKechnie Predicted Log Race (RVYC Trophy for the British Columbia yacht with the lowest percentage of error of all British Columbia skippers competing in the International Power Boat Race conducted by I.P.B.A.) under Len Sewell.

Owners & Masters

In 1961-1971 she was owned by Leonard G. Sewell (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971-1979 she was owned by Michalson Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-1999 she was owned by Escalante Holdings Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1999-2024 she was owned by Lyon H. Michalson, West Vancouver BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1965 with a 220hp General Motors Corp. GM-871 diesel engine

References

Canada List of Shipping

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