Vessel Profile

Bonnie Jean (I)

Bonnie Jean (I)
Photo: Brian McCandless

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1959 by Francis Millerd & Co. Ltd. in West Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1959-1964 she was owned by Francis Millerd and Co. Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974 she was owned by George I. Kajiwara, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1976-1979 she was owned by David A. Ritchie, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Ronald H. Hemmons, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1984-1988 she was owned by Dennis Peacock, Ganges BC Canada.

In 1989-2003 she was owned by Daniel R. Griffith, Sointula BC Canada.

In 2003 she was owned by Tim Motchman, Sointula BC Canada.

In 2003-2013 she was owned by Brian McCandless, Brentwood Bay BC Canada.

In 2013-2018 she was owned by Shaun Whelan, Gabriola BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 140bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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