Vessel Profile

Grand Prix

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Story

This fishboat, troller was built in 1967 by North Arm Boat Works in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

On April 23, 1978 this vessel grounded and sank in Clayoquot Sound BC (west of Tofino) and was declared as a constructive total loss after being salvaged.

Owners & Masters

In 1967 she was owned by Tei Taniwa (MO), Richmond BC Canada.

In 1967-1968 she was owned by Fusae Taniwa (widow), Richmond BC Canada.

In 1968-1970 she was owned by Toivo Boren (MO), Richmond BC Canada.

In 1970-1976 she was owned by Adolf-Elmer Vaha (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1976-1978 she was owned by Seppo J. Pekkonen (MO), Coquitlam BC Canada.

References

heritage.canadiana.ca ↗

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