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This fishboat, seiner was built in 1967 by Williams Boat Ways (Wm. Wiliams) in Sointula, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 26, 1986 this vessel foundered from an intake of water above the waterline while off Sand Heads in the mouth of the Fraser River BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1967-1969 she was owned by William A. Williams (MO), Sointula BC Canada.

In 1969-1971 she was owned by Davie E. Lanqvist, Sointula BC Canada.

In 1971-1979 she was owned by Leslie E. Lanqvist (MO), Sointula BC Canada.

In 1979-1980 she was owned by W.J. Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Browne Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada and Prosperity Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada and Walmac Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1986 she was owned by Too-Tah Fish Ltd., BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/10/2025)
  • Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
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