Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1941 by Ranalah Yacht Yard Ltd. in Wooten Creek, IOW.
Historical Notes
Douglas Lea-Smith (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 02/08/2019) stated that "The hull is a WW II Royal Navy rescue boat used to pluck pilots out of the Chuck."
Owners & Masters
In 1941 she was owned by UK interests.
In 1957-1963 she was owned by Engineering & Machinery Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1964-1967 she was owned by Geoffrey B. Alson, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1968-1971 she was owned by Eric W. Griffiths, White Rock BC Canada.
In 1971-1977 she was owned by Nighthawk Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977-1980 she was owned by James G. Taylor, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1980 she was owned by Rodney Hagelund, Coquitlam BC Canada.
In 1982-1983 she was owned by Brenda Huxley, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1983-1987 she was owned by Garry D. Smith, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1987 she was owned by Amelia Lima, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1987 she was owned by John M. Edwards, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1988 she was owned by John M. Edwards, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1988-1989 she was owned by Maria A. Lima, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1990-1997 she was owned by John P. Bore, Richmond BC Canada.
In 1999-2001 she was owned by Kenneth B. Sterling, Saanichton BC Canada.
In 2003-2004 she was owned by Blackhawk Transport Ltd., Quesnel BC Canada.
In 2011-2019 she was owned by 0718848 B.C. Ltd., Squamish BC Canada.
In 2023-2024 she was owned by Dawn Lecky and Edward Prior, Squamish BC Canada.
Rebuilds
34.8gt, 22.5rt.
Repower
Repowered with 2-165bhp diesel engines (1957c)
References
Canada List of Shipping
