Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1944 by Taylor, John T. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Gino Stradiotti (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 26/11/2020) stated "In the late 1930s and early 1940s the Stradiotti brothers were in the fishing and fish packing business. The packer Carolina Maria foundered, which resulted in the loss of the four man crew - in December 1944. Henry Stradiotti (Capt), Bill McKay, Jack McLeod, and Colin Low. The packer never sank, was salvaged, and was sold."
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1948 she was owned by Queen Charlotte Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1949-1962 she was owned by Frank Gale Jr., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1963-1971 she was owned by Queen Charlotte Canners Ltd., Masset BC Canada.
In 1972-2004 she was owned by William R. Brown, Masset BC Canada.
Name Significance
Nadina: from a native First Nations name meaning 'A log put over a river to make a bridge'
Repower
In 1960 she was repowered with a 165hp 6-cylinder General Motors engine.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 30/01/2025)
