Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1945 by Wingen, Hilmar Thomas in Tofino, BC.
Historical Notes
On June 15, 1979 this vessel was declared a total constructive loss. On February 3, 1982 this vessel was reported to have caught fire and was destroyed and sank off Rose Spit, Queen charlotte Islands BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1945-1949 she was owned by Ken Baird, Ucluelet BC Canada.
In 1949-1952 she was owned by Walter E. Silda (MO), New Westminster BC Canada. (Walter Silda died March 5, 1952).
In 1952-1956 she was owned by Violet I. Silva (executrix of the estate of Walter Silda) and then married Timo Winter on February 13, 1953).
In 1956-1970 she was owned by Lauri S. Wilman (MO), Sointula BC Canada.
In 1970-1972 she was owned by Arthur D.C. Hunt (MO), Sointula BC Canada.
In 1972-1978 she was owned by George A. Webb, Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1978-1982 she was owned by Gustave F.M. Thorsell (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
Name Significance
She was named for the initials: KCB (for Ken and Chris Baird)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/01/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 11/03/2025)
