Story
This work boat was built in 1933.
Historical Notes
Her original ownership looks like this vessel was involved in rum running. During the Second World War this vessel was operated by the Canadian Army Pacific Command Water Transport Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.
Owners & Masters
In 1933-1936 she was owned by Consolidated Exporters Ltd., Nassau Bahamas.
In 1936 she was owned by Robert Swanson, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1936 she was owned by Thomas D. Fenner and Thomas E. Hood (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1936-1937 she was owned by McLenna, McFeely & Prior Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1937-1943 she was owned by Andrew T. Harvie, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1943-1946 she was owned by the Department of National Defence for the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps), as a transport vessel.
In 1946-1948 she was owned by Charles H. Grinnell (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948-1949 she was owned by Glaspie Lumber Co. Ltd.
In 1949-1981 she was owned by William F. Emmons, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1981 she was owned by Donald Scagel, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1989-2010 she was owned by Kjell Myklebust, North Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 165hp diesel engine by Ford Motor Co.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
- LAC Reel T-11579 (Dierdre II)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 19/06/2025)
