Vessel Profile

Subra

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Story

This yacht, sail was built in 1969 by Chine Boat Yard Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1969 she was owned by Canadian interests.

In 1974-1976 she was owned by Douglas E. Dicker, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1977-1980 she was owned by Ronald Scott-Moncrieff, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1982-1987 she was owned by John R. Whiting, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1988-2025 she was owned by William R. Harris, Nanoose BC Canada.

Name Significance

Dunlin - Small, plump shorebird with droopy bill. Breeding plumage is distinctive with rufous or brown back and black belly. In fall and winter, plain grayish-brown above with white belly. Often in large flocks on mudflats and beaches, sometimes mixing with other shorebirds. Breeds on Arctic tundra; winters on coastlines throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

Repower

Repowered in 1976 with a diesel engine by Faryman

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