Vessel Profile

Aura (I)

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Story

This fishpacker was built in 1906 in Winslow, WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1906 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1913-1915 she was owned by British Columbia Fisheries, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1916-1919 she was owned by Claud C. Ketchum, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1920-1921 she was owned by George G. Bushby, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1922-1936 she was owned by Rupert Marine Products Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1937 she was owned by Tucks Inlet Packing Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1948-1950 she was owned by Henry Hansen, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1951-1961 she was owned by Armour Salvage (1949) Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1949 she was rebuilt at Prince Rupert BC to 38.8'x11'x5.2' 13gt 6rt

Repower

Repowered with a 60hp engine (1949); Repowered with a 165bhp engine (1951)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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