Vessel Profile

Silver Bounty (I)

Silver Bounty (I)
Photo: Thomas Johnson

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1958 by Matsumoto & Sons Shipyards Ltd. in Dollarton, BC.

Historical Notes

On June 13, 2003 this vessel sank 64km south of Sandspit QCI. Her crew of three was rescued by the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas after her liferaft blew away in the storm. This vessel was removed from the Canada List of Shipping August 16, 2010.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1976 she was owned by John H. Johnston (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1977 she was owned by George F. Hubert, Surrey BC Canada.

In 1978 she was owned by the Valley Fishing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979 she was owned by George F. Hubert, Surrey BC and J.S. McMillan Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980-1984 she was owned by Elmer Norman, Prince Rupert BC and J.S. McMillan Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1985-1989 she was owned by J.S. McMillan Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990-1995 she was owned by the Ritchie Fishing Co.Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2003 she was owned by Bounty Holdings Ltd., Terrace BC Canada.

Masters

Captain John H. Johnston (1958-1976); Captain David Willis (2003)

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