Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1956 by Atagi Boat Works (Tsunematsu Atagi) in Steveston, BC.
Historical Notes
Kelvin Higo (Email (Kelvin higo - Nauticapedia 24 July 2017)) stated "British Columbia Packers is listed as the owner but they were just the mortgage holder. My father, Yukio "Frank" Higo, was the owner.
He fished out of the Pacific Coast Camp for BC packers."
Owners & Masters
In 1956-1970 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1976 she was owned by Yukio (Frank) Higo (MO), Richmond BC Canada.
In 1976 she was owned by Gordon J. Strand (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1976-1978 she was owned by Gordon J. Strand, Prince Rupert BC Canada and Ronald Strand (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1978-1984 she was owned by Donald H. Beise, Port Alice BC Canada.
In 2004-2008 she was owned by Robert C.W. Pelkey, Victoria BC Canada.
She was owned by Jacques E. Planes.
Repower
Repowered in 1970 with a 125bhp diesel engine by Isuzu Motors Ltd.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Kelvin higo - Nauticapedia 24 July 2017)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 28/05/2025)
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