Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1927 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1938 this vessel was proposed as a possible member of the Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet, but was not taken up by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Owners & Masters
In 1927-1933 she was owned by Hisakichi Yamamoto and Chokichi Nishimura, Steveston BC Canada.
In 1933-1965 she was owned by Anton Serka, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1980 she was owned by Angelo Travica, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1965 she was owned by Jack C. Elsey, Vancouver BC Canada and Vince J. Fiamengo (JO), Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1965-1971 she was owned by John I. Krgovic, Burnaby BC Canada and Jack C. Elsey, Vancouver BC Canada and Vince J. Fiamengo (JO), Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by Queen Charlotte Fisheries Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 1971-1977 she was owned by Angelo Travica (MO), Vancouver BC Canada and Queen Charlotte Fisheries Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 1977-1981 she was owned by Angelo Travica (MO) and Ivanica Travica, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1981 she was owned by H.M. the Queen for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1981-1984 she was owned by Robert S. Ostergard (MO), Squamish BC Canada.
In 2004-2008 she was owned by 360965 B.C. Ltd., Port Coquitlam BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1948 with a 150hp diesel engine;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- RG12 Reel T-11597 (Sunrise Maid)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/09/2025)
