Vessel Profile

B.C. Forester

B.C. Forester
Photo: BC Forest Service

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1923 by B.C. Forest Service Maintenance Depot in Thurston Bay, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1923 this vessel was completed at Vancouver BC by the Forest Service Maintenance Depot.

In 1923 this vesselfunctioned as a headquarters launch.

Owners & Masters

In 1923-1972 she was owned by Minister of Lands, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1972-1985 as a workboat she was owned by Kenneth D. Hanson (MO), New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1989-2010 she was owned by Douglas Brisson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2017-2023 she was owned by Jeffery Carson, Seattle WA USA.

Rebuilds

In 1935 she was lengthened at Thurston Bay BC. In 1943 she was rebuilt by B.C. Forest Service Maintenance Depot, New Westminster BC.

Repower

Repowered with a Gardner 102hp diesel engine (1961c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Coney, Michael (1983)
  • Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
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