Vessel Profile

Florentina O.

Florentina O.
Photo: George Barr

Story

This fishboat, troller was built in 1940 by Olney, Julian in Alert Bay, BC.

Historical Notes

On August 15, 1989 this vessel sank from intake of water below the waterline 1.5nm off Point Grey in Georgia Strait BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1940-1954 she was owned by Julian Olney, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1970-1974 she was owned by George N. Olney, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1975-1977 she was owned by James F. Olney, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1978-1986 she was owned by Colin G. Skinner, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1987 she was owned by Tim T. Barnes, Duncan BC Canada.

In 1988-1994 she was owned by Harbour Cities Ventures Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

Name Significance

She was named for Flora and Tina Olney, sisters of George Olney and Jimmy Olney.

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