Vessel Profile

Avisa

Avisa
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1926 by B.C. Marine Railway Co., Esquimalt BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel is no longer registered in Canada. Kyle Stubbs (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group) reports that this vessel is "now possibly undergoing repairs after sitting for a few years — at Port Townsend Boat Haven." In 2022 this vessel was broken up at Port Townsend WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1926-1946 she was owned by Canadian Packing Company, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1947-1970 she was owned by Nelson Brothers Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1987 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1988-1992 she was owned by Loumac Packing Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1993-1997 she was owned by Hokkai Marine Ltd., Delta BC Canada.

In 2001-2014 she was owned by Capella I Enterprises Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2015-2017 she was owned by Pacific Shore Packers Ltd.

Repower

Repowered with a 220bhp Atlas - Imperial diesel engine Atlas Gas Engine Co., San Francisco CA USA; Repowered with a 210hp engine (1958c);

References

Canada List of Shipping

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