Vessel Profile

Cassiar 33 (II)

Fishboat, general 1960 Canada Wood Shipwreck

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1960 by Wahl Boat Yard Ltd. in Prince Rupert, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 17, 1971 this vessel grounded and sank off Bonilla Island BC in Hecate Strait BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1960-1971 she was owned by the Cassiar Packing Co. (1962) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping
heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/05/2025)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Cassiar 33 (II)

Construction

Year Built	1960
Builder	Wahl Boat Yard Ltd.
Location	Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Fishboat, general
Dimensions	29' × — × —
Gross Tons	8.39
Registered Tons	7.43
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Chrysler Corp., Detroit MI USA
Engine Power	115bhp gasoline engine (1960)

Registry

Registry 1	320912 (Canada)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Date	17 August 1977
Shipwreck	Yes

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