Vessel Profile

White Jade

White Jade
Photo: Pat Burns

Story

This work boat was built in 1958 by New Method Welders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Pat Burns (Email to Nauticapedia 15/09/2021) states "owned by many Whytes over the years. Last seen by me 25 years ago in a storage yard next to the old Wild Duck Inn. Note the low Log Salvage number. Photo from 1966 at Fishermen's Docks False Creek."

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1979 she was owned by James W.R. Whyte, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982 she was owned by George M. Whyte, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1983-2008 she was owned by Leslie J.G. Whyte, New Westminster BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1964 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC 28' 7gt 5rt

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Pat Burns (Email to Nauticapedia 15/09/2021)
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