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This pilot boat was built in 1927 by Atagi Boat Works (Tsunematsu Atagi) in Steveston, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1991 this vessel was designated as a Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
In 2017 this vessel was dryberthed in the Comox Valley and was being advertised as a free giveaway on the internet.
Owners & Masters
In 1927 she was owned by Canadian Pilots Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1930 she was owned by the British Columbia Pilotage Authority, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1931-1937 she was owned by The Minister of Marine, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1949-1961 she was owned by The Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON acting as Pilotage Authority for the Pilotage District of British Columbia.
In 1967-1970 she was owned by the Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON acting as Pilotage Authority for the Pilotage District of BC Canada.
In 1971-1976 she was owned by Vernon G. Bruce, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1977-1979 she was owned by Wayne D. Maxted and Diane L. Maxted (JO), Cumberland BC Canada.
In 1979-2008 she was owned by Michael J. Mahon, Comox BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 10nhp 4-cycle gas engine Union Gas Engine Co., San Francisco CA USA; Repowered with a 6-cylinder 14bhp engine, Hall-Scott Motor Car Co., Berkeley CA USA
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
