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This fishboat, general was built in 1937 by Sharp Shipyards (James R. Sharpe) in Alert Bay, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel formed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet. This vessel participated in the 30 January – 25 February 1939 Fishermen’s Reserve Training Session. This vessel was mobilized 15 Sep 1939.
In 1939 this vessel was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fisherman's Reserve as HMCS Mitchell Bay.
In 1939 this vessel was appraised at $12,000 and chartered for $240 per month.
In 1942 this vessel was tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy.
In 1943-1944 this vessel was tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy II.
In 1964 this vessel ran aground and had her stem replaced at Burrard Shipyard & Marine Ways Ltd. In January 2018 this vessel was towed to Shelter Bay Marina to be broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1937-1939 she was owned by Robert Turner, Mitchell Bay BC Canada.
In 1939 she was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fisherman's Reserve as a Canadian Naval Patrol Vessel, Fishermen's Reserve.
In 1944-1978 she was owned by Robert S. Turner, Mitchell Bay BC Canada.
In 1978-1988 she was owned by Roy Botkin, Delta BC Canada.
In 1989-2018 she was owned by Mitchell Bay Fishing Ltd., Delta BC
Masters
In 1942 Robert S. Turner (Coxswain RCNR) in command; In 1943-1944 Robert S. Turner (Skipper Coxswain RCNR) in command;
Armament
She was equiped with Oropesa minesweeping gear.
Name Significance
She was named for the location of her original owner's home.
Repower
Repowered with a 145bhp diesel engine General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI (1960);
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 23/02/2019)
- RG12 Reel T-11590 (Mitchell Bay)
- BC Archives MS-0677 Volume 389 File 113 Fishermen’s Reserve
- RG24 Volume 5681 File 126-102 - Fishermen’s Reserve West Coast Organization
- RG24 Volume 6728 File 8000-471/41 General Information - HMCS MITCHELL BAY
