Vessel Profile

Chiria III

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Story

This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1935 by Johnson, Richard S. in Metchosin, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1935-1952 she was owned by Richard S. Johnson, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1952-1957 she was owned by Gertrude May Johnson (widow), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1957-1960 she was owned by Russell E. Potter (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1960-1968 she was owned by Gordon T. MacEwan, Duncan BC Canada.

In 1968-1969 she was owned by Michael Rose (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1969-1970 she was owned by National Properties Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1970-1972 she was owned by Richard W. Fowler (MO), Vicoria BC Canada.

In 1972-1974 she was owned by John H. Yearsley (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1974-1979 she was owned by Richard A. McGladrey (MO), Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1980-1981 she was owned by Rene L. Dickenson (MO), Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1981 she was owned by USA interests.

Repower

Repowered in 1940 with a 25bhp gasoline engine by Universal Motors Co.

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