Vessel Profile

Ephemeral

Ephemeral
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This research vessel was built in 1976 by Canoe Cove Manufacturing Ltd. in Sidney, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel had a bright yellow hull, and two booms with sonar probes mounted on hulls from a Hobie Cat sail boat. This vessel was based in 2003-2004 at the Department of fisheries and Oceans office on Annacis Island, New Westminster BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1976-1986 she was owned by The Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by The Minister of Public Works & Government Services, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 2012 she was owned by Canadian interests.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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