Vessel Profile

Lucky Star No. 1 (I)

Lucky Star No. 1 (I)
Photo: Delta Museum & Archive (2021-035-1012)

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1951 by Stegavik, Berger in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

On July 27, 1979 this vessel experienced an explosion in the engine room while in Chatham Sound BC Canada, burned to the waterline, and was declared a total loss.

Owners & Masters

In 1951-1962 she was owned by Berger Stegavik, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1962-1968 she was owned by Prince Rupert Fishermen's Credit Union, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1968-1979 she was owned by Lawrence P. Greene, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1979-1980 she was owned by Lucky Star Fishing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
  • Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
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