Histoire
This mission boat was built in 1940 by Baba Bros. Boatworks in Sea Island, BC.
Notes historiques
The Wm.H. Pierce was a cabin cruiser purchased by the United Church of Canada hospital at Bella Bella in 1947. It was employed by Dr. George Darby in his medical missionary work. Laurel Lahay stated (Email to Nauticapedia 21/11/2025) that "My mother Joyce Finnemore was a student nurse in Bella Bella in 1947-1948.
She took the photos. On the back it is written "The new launch. Dr. Darby, Miss (Mrs?) McVickers on the bow. Bella Bella Hospital 1948 approx."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1940-1942 she was owned by Joseph D. Smith, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1943-1946 she was owned by Ira D. Stoddart, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948-1963 she was owned by the United Church of Canada, Toronto ON Canada.
In 1964-1967 she was owned by Knut L. Ostrom, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1968-1975 she was owned by John Micholuk, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1976-1993 she was owned by Gregor A. McLeod, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1994-1997 she was owned by Gordon L. Cox, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 2004-2024 she was owned by Gordon L. & Linda Cox, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Howard, Oliver R. (1984)
