Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1928 by Eriksen Boat Builders Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Dave Pratt (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 18/10/2016) reports that "I don't think that the Charmine C is afloat any longer. I heard that this vessel sank off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Last I saw her in Sointula years ago, this vessel was in rough shape." Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 14/02/2019) states that "This vessel formed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet. This vessel participated in the 30 January – 25 February 1939 Fishermen’s Reserve Training Session. This vessel was however not mobilized for active duty during the Second World War."
Owners & Masters
In 1928-1941 she was owned by Minard E. Crowell, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941-1985 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972 she was owned by D & S Boat Co., Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1975 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co., Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1986-1990 she was owned by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1991-1995 she was owned by Wayne D. Dart, Duncan BC Canada.
In 2001-2025 she was owned by Eric H. Clausen, Sointula BC Canada.
Armament
Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 24/07/2018) states that "I have found no references that indicate that this vessel was used by the R.C.N. "
Repower
Repowered with a 120bhp diesel engine (1954) Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL (1954); Repowered with a 120hp diesel engine (1961c)
References
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
- Canada List of Shipping
- RG12 Reel T-11577 Charmine C.)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 24/07/2018)
- BC Archives MS-0677 Volume 389 File 113 Fishermen’s Reserve
- RG24 Volume 5681 File 126-102 - Fishermen’s Reserve West Coast Organization Volume 1
