Vessel Profile

Eskimo (I)

Eskimo (I)
Photo: Kyle Stubbs photo September 23 2016, Charleston OR

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1941 by Matsumoto Shipyards Ltd. in Prince Rupert, BC.

Historical Notes

On 2012-02-13 this vessel is no longer registered in Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1948 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1941 she was chartered to the Royal Canadian Air Force for Second World War service.

In 1949-1990 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Co. Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1991-1994 she was owned by S. & S. Fishing Co. Ltd., White Rock BC Canada.

In 1995 she was owned by Shadowmaker Enterprises Entreprises Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1997-2012 she was owned by Coastwise Industries Ltd., Hagensborg BC Canada. (Canada registry closed 2012-02-13).

In 2012-2016 she was owned by US interests licensed in Oregon USA.

In 2017-2018 she was owned by Robert Kupers, Ketchikan AK USA.

Repower

Repowered in 1965 with a 170bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.

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