Story
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1926 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
Built of teak on oak frames.
In 1943-1947 this vessel was a transport vessel operated by the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Transport Company).
In 1993 this vessel collided with the Bowen Island ferry.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1936 she was owned by Thomas E. Leigh, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937 she was owned by Abney Corp., Charlottetown PE.
In 1940-1942 she was owned by Thomas E. Leigh, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1943-1946 she was owned by the Minister of National Defence for the Canadian Army, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1947-1961 she was owned by Canada Shipping Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1960-1962 she was owned by John D. Maitland, Vancouver BC and Temple Wright, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962-1964 she was owned by John D. Maitland, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1964-1973 she was owned by Gulf Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1974-1993 she was owned by Manning Navigation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1994-2024 she was owned by Wolfgang C.M. Duntz, Bowen Island BC Canada.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt after 1993.
Repower
Repowered with a 120hp diesel Gardner engine (1958c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
- LAC Reel T-11600 (Wanderer)
