Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1937 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel formed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet. This vessel was mobilized 15 Sep 1939. On March 4, 1940 this vessel was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fisherman's Reserve as HMCS Joan W II.
In 1940 this vessel was chartered for $360 per month.
In 1942-44 this vessel was a tender to HMCS Givenchy. On May 8, 1972 this vessel was in a collision with the All Star off Cape Roger Curtis BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1937-1939 she was owned by James and Joan Fiddler, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1944 she was returned to her owners.
In 1944-1956 she was owned by Mrs. Joan Fiddler, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1958 she was owned by Norman W. Fiddler, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977-2003 she was owned by Dollina Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Coxswain William J. Thomas RCNR in command with Coxswain Angus Neish RCNR 1942; Skipper Coxswain Robert D. Patterson RCNR in command 1943-44 with Skipper Raymond Fossum RCNR.
Armament
In 1942 she was equiped with Mk. III Oropesa minesweeping gear.
Name Significance
She was named for her co-owner Mrs. Joan Fiddler.
Repower
Repowered with a 220bhp diesel engine (1958), General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI; 1 – 245bhp turbo charged diesel engine (1965), Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL ;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- RG24D-1-c Volume 6727 File 8000-471/28 General Information - HMCS JOAN W. II
- RG12 Reel T-11585 (Joan W II)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 23/02/2019)
- RG24 Volume 5681 File 126-102 - Fishermen’s Reserve West Coast Organization
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
