Vessel Profile

Celima I

Celima I
Photo: John Mclean

Story

This work boat was built in 1928 by Martin, Donald S. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1928-1931 she was owned by Western Higbie, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1932 she was owned by Homer M. Mathers, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1933-1955 she was owned by George and Frank Hay (MO), Rivers Inlet BC Canada.

In 1955-1962 she was owned by S & W Logging (Tauno Salo and Sulo Wartie), Rivers Inlet BC Canada.

In 1963-1967 she was owned by John Salo (MO), Provincial Cannery PO, Beaver Cannery, Schooner Pass BC Canada.

In 1968-1970 she was owned by Murray McIntyre, Rivers Inlet BC Canada.

In 1971-1979 she was owned by Ralph R. Wikes, Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2004-2009 she was owned by Joan M. Lihou, Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2009-2025 she was owned by Gary Bruce Salo, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 100bhp gasoline engine (1949c); Repowered with a 40hp diesel engine (1958c);

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