Vessel Profile

Impala (I)

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Story

This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1912 by Pacific Boat Building Co. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On December 29th, 1927 this vessel was seized by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ottawa ON Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1912-1915 she was owned by George R. McLeod, Cobble Hill BC Canada.

In 1915-1917 she was owned by Eva M. Sutherland, Bella Bella BC Canada.

In 1917-1918 she was owned by Leo Mahoney and Frank McKinnon and Charles Metcalfe (JO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1918 she was owned by Richard F. Winch, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1918-1924 she was owned by Northern B.C. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1924-1927 she was owned by Laurent F. Vareecken, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1928 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Department of National Revenue (Customs & Excise Division).

In 1928 she was owned by Claude L. Harrison, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1931 she was owned by Andrew L. Fraser, Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 27bhp gasoline engine by Atlas Gas Engine Co.

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