Histoire
This yacht, power cruiser was built in 1927 by Hoffar-Beeching Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Notes historiques
In 1991 this vessel was designated as a Vintage vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. Frederick Lindsay was the Honorary Colonel of the Canadian Scottish Regiment and President of the Navy League.
He used the vessel for an annual sea cadet day trip to Discovery Island. After the Second World War this vessel was reputed to have been previously owned by G.H. (John) Patton (owner of the British School Boys Club) and in rum running with his then partner Johnny Schnaar.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1927-1928 she was owned by George E. Gudewill, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1929-1937 owned by Frederick A. Lindsay, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1941-1949 she was owned by George "Jocko" Patton, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1956-1961 she was owned by Robert Blackmore (MO), North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966-1967 she was owned by Coast Marine Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977-1979 she was owned by Gordon Kleaman, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1989-1992 she was owned by David Thompson, North Vancouver BC Canada. Penny & David Thompson, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2000 she was owned by David S. Ekstrom, Seattle WA USA.
Signification du nom
Willowbee G. comes from George Gudewill (Will) and his wife Beatrice (Bee) and Gudewill (G.)
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 102hp Gardner diesel engine (1935)
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- MacFarlane, John M. (1993)
