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This fishpacker was built in 1926 by Mizoguchi, G. in Nanaimo, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 this vessel was appraised at $7,500.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1941, shortly after being requisitioning, this vessel was seriously damaged by fire and submersion in the Fraser River. This vessel was repaired at New Westminster, BC Canada.
In 1942 this vessel was appraised at $7,500.
In 1942 her this vessel was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fisherman's Reserve. This vessel was employed for general patrol from Esquimalt BC Canada. This vessel underwent extensive repairs after being burned and sunk while in naval service. On June 3, 1990 this vessel sank from intake of water below the waterline off Goose Island in Queens Sound BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1936 she was owned by Ryotoro Kita, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1936-1942 she was owned by Nanaimo Shipyards, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishing Vessel Disposal Committee).
In 1942-1944 her ownership was transferred to H.M. the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee) for the Minister of Munitions and Supply, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 she was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fisherman's Reserve as H.M.C.S. Departure Bay a Canadian Naval Patrol Vessel, Fishermen's Reserve.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by Mary E. Egland, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947-1950 she was owned by Knute Herje and Karl Herje and Corie Herje (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1950-1952 she was owned by Louis D. Summers and Stanley Summers and Louis W. Summers (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1952-1968 she was owned by Louis D. Summers (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1968-1983 she was owned by Basil M. Carpenter, Richmond BC Canada. (On July 26, 1981 Basil M. Carpenter died intestate and Frederick H. Carpenter was appointed as administrator.) In 1983-1992 she was owned by Esther Carpenter (MO) Richmond BC Canada.
Masters
In 1943 Norman J. Fiander (Coxswain RCNR) in command as tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy II.
In 1944 Frederick J. Fiander (Skipper RCNR (FR)) in command as tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy.
Armament
She was equiped with Oropesa minesweeping gear.
Repower
Repowered in 1973 with a 115bhp Caterpillar diesel engine.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee (December 1942) Report of Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee. Vancouver BC
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Coney, Michael (1983)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 23/01/2019)
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
- RG12 Reel T-11842 (1942) Departure Bay)
- RG12 Reel T-11575 (Belmac II)
- RG24 Volume 6726 File 8000-471/19 General Information - HMCS DEPARTURE BAY
- Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/06/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/06/2025)
