Vessel Profile

Big Bear

Big Bear
Photo: Bernard Remmem

Story

This fishboat, halibut was built in 1946 by Wahl, Edward in Prince Rupert, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1946-1964 she was owned by Chris Viktil, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1965 she was owned by Pacific Fisheries Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1966-1967 she was owned by John Micholuk, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1968-1978 she was owned by Roy C. Jones, Skidegate BC Canada.

In 1980-1989 she was owned by Jones Fishing Co. Ltd., Skidegate BC Canada.

In 1990-1992 she was owned by Rennie G. Marr, Queen Charlotte BC Canada.

In 1993-1994 she was owned by Carol J. Scott, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1995-1997 she was owned by Gadfly Fishing Co. Ltd., Delta BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Barry Ives, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 2011-2025 she was owned by Sooke Underground Services Ltd., Sooke BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1958 with a 115bhp gasoline engine by Chrysler Corp.

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