Vessel Profile

Elsa Mary (I)

Elsa Mary (I)
Photo: Western Fisheries Magazine

Story

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

Owners & Masters

In 1946-1947 she was owned by Johan K. Johansen, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1947-1949 she was owned by Arne Larsen, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1953-1962 she was owned by Walter North Sr., Winter Harbour BC Canada.

In 1963-1989 she was owned by James R. Winslow, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990-1997 she was owned by James R. Winslow, Ladysmith BC Canada.

In 2001-2003 she was owned by Steven R.C. Ellis, Duncan BC Canada.

In 2004-2025 she was owned by Jan K. Grude, Vancouver BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1960 she was repowered with a 85hp 3-cylinder General Motors Model 71 engine at Hoffars Ltd., Vancouver BC..

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