Vessel Profile

Christy

Christy
Photo: Delta Museum & Archive (1994-006-079) Courtesy of Delta Heritage Society

Story

This work boat was built in 1949 by Radler Boat Works (Fred Radler) in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was largely used to tow scows loaded with oysters to the plant in Delta BC, and to position empty scows over the oyster beds. At low tide the empty scows would land near the beds to which the workers would walk and harvest the oysters. Full scows were then floated back to the plant for processing.

Owners & Masters

In 1949-1962 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962-2004 she was owned by John S. Christopherson, Ladner BC Canada.

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