Story
This freighter was built in 1941 by Armstrong Bros. Shipyards in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
During the Second World War this vessel was operated by the Canadian Army Pacific Command Water Transport Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. At the end of the Second World War this vessel was laid up in the ship boneyard at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1941-1946 she was owned by the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps).
In 1946-1961 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962-1975 she was owned by Packers Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1976-1980 as a yacht she was owned by Duncan Cameron, Madeira Park BC Canada.
In 1982-1999 she was owned by Derald D. Harris, Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 2001-2010 she was owned by Sea World Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2011-2014 she was owned by Fahn Poper, Courtenay BC Canada.
Name Significance
Major-General Halfdan Fenton Harboe Hertzberg, CB, CMG, MC, VD was a brigade commander of the Canadian Engineers. Major-General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg, CB, MC, VD was a Canadian General of the Second World War. Namu- from a Heiltsuk First Nations word meaning ' Closely along-side', and a settlement on Fitz Hugh Sound BC.
Repower
Repowered with a 165hp engine (1958c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
- LAC Reel T-11590 (Name)
