Vessel Profile

Half Moon (I)

Half Moon (I)
Photo: MMBC Collection

Story

This yacht, sail (yawl-rigged) was built in 1909 by Vancouver Shipyard Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1930 this vessel was struck from the Registry of Shipping noted as being 'no longer required'. On November 20, 2023 this vessel sank in Sooke Harbour BC Canada while alongside her berth. This vessel was refloated the following day.

Owners & Masters

In 1909-1912 she was owned by Knox Walkem, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1913-1915 she was owned by George H. Cowan, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1917-1918 she was owned by Michael Pappas, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1919 she was owned by Andrew Beniblow, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1921-1922 she was owned by Wells Pass Trading Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1925 she was owned by Commander Eustace B. Maude RN, Mayne Island BC Canada.

In 1926 she was owned by Chester M. Pascoe, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1929-1930 she was owned by Ed H. Rosebloom, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2023 she was owned by Starlight Sailing Adventures, Sooke BC Canada.

References

recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 16/08/2025)

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