Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1929 by Hoffar-Beeching Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1929 this vessel operated in the Skeen Fisheries District. Brian Lande (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 02/11/2017) states that "I believe it would have been in the mid seventies. I knew Clayton and he was a very interesting individual who you couldn't help liking, Clayton passed on I believe at least 20 yrs ago. Clayton had another boat after the Cloyah 2 but I don’t remember if he changed the name or not but it was built in Bella Coola. It seems that the Cloyah 2 was never de-registered."
Owners & Masters
In 1929-1945 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Minister of Marine & Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1947-1958 she was owned by Giacomo Clozza, Ocean Falls BC Canada.
In 1961-2014 she was owned by Clayton Mack, Bella Bella BC Canada.
In 2015-2024 she was owned by Clayton Mack, Bella Coola BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for the Cloyah River in the Skeena watershed.
Repower
Repowered with a 40hp J. Thornycroft gasoline engine (1929); Repowered with a 110hp diesel engine (1958c);
References
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 13 (1930)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Robert Allan Design Database (2020)
