Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1953 by Sandstrom, Ernest in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Dianne J. Kilback (John Grohn’s daughter) reports (Email 05/03/2018) that "The hull was constructed in the backyard of John Grohn’s parent’s building at 2580 East Hastings Vancouver B. C. in 1953. The builder was Ernest Sandstrom, a shipwright of Swedish descent. The Hull was transported down to a small shipyard near the Second Narrows bridge where it was put into the water and the cabin etc was added. It was a seiner chartered to ABC Packers. John Grohn sold it when there was a program to supply first nations fishermen with boats. The Cedric had the reputation of being a very good sea boat and quite stable even in rough weather. The Scandinavian boat builders were very good at their craft." On May 01, 1992 this vessel experinced a fire in the engine room while off the Warren Rocks, Kyuquot Sound BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1953-1968 she was owned by John K. Grohn, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1968-1969 she was owned by H. Bell-Irving & Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1969-1972 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-1987 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 1988-1989 she was owned by Donald Wismer, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1990-1994 she was owned by Richard H. Anderson, Parksville BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 170bhp diesel engine
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/05/2025)
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
