Vessel Profile

Runaway (II)

Runaway (II)
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1949 by Vegsund, Karl in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1961-1969 she was owned by Arne Berg, North Surrey BC Canada.

In 1970-1972 she was owned by Einar Culbransen, North Surrey BC Canada.

In 1973-1984 she was owned by John Melenchuk, Maple Ridge BC Canada.

In 1985-1994 she was owned by John Melenchuk, Parksville BC Canada.

In 1995-2004 she was owned by John Melenchuk, Nakusp BC Canada.

In 2011-2012 she was owned by Genevieve F. Froegel, Stewart BC Canada.

In 2013-2023 she was owned by Brian P. Exner, Telkwa BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 85bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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