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This fishboat, seiner was built in 1937 by Harbor Boat Building Co. in Terminal Island, CA.
Historical Notes
On June 5, 1966 this seiner caught fire and sank off Rock Point in Johnstone Strait BC and was a total loss. The crew evacuated in the power skiff. The tug Island Mariner sighted her in distress, shortened her tow and approached her and picked up the crew of seven.
They were later transferred to the Derek Todd and taken to Kelsey Bay.
Owners & Masters
In 1937 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1954-1961 she was owned by Walter Carr (MO), Vancouver BC and Charles J. Katnich, South Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1961-1966 she was owned by Charles J. Katnich, South Burnaby BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered in 1963 with a 300bhp diesel engine
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- The Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Monday June 6, 1966 page 5
