Histoire
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1926 by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. in Tacoma, WA.
Notes historiques
Robert McBride states "Built for Neikirks of Tacoma, the name Olmaha was based on the first names of the family: OLin, MAude and daughter HAzel.
From 1956 this vessel was presumed lost until rediscovered on Lake Union in 1992 and moved to Vancouver Island to be registered as a Canadian vessel under her original name. Restoration through the intervening years has included replacement of transom, aft deck, stem, mast, horn timber, guard rails and reduction gear as well as recreation of the aft enclosure, extensive re-planking, frame repairs, refastening and re-caulking. Annual family cruises include going beyond the Gulf Islands to Princes Louise Inlet, Desolation Sound and the Broughton Archipelago. This vessel serves as a wonderful venue for family weddings and other celebrations."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1926-1932 she was owned by O. Nelkirk, Tacoma WA USA.
In 1932-1944 she was owned by Otis B. Harlan, Seattle WA USA.
In 1945 she was owned by Stanley W. Donough, Seattle WA USA.
In 1946-1949 she was owned by the Continental Can Co. Inc., Seattle WA USA as a freighter.
In 1949-1951, as Kodiak Bear, she was transporting big game sport hunters to Kodiak Island.
In 1951-1956 she was owned by H.E. Ridgeway, Seattle WA USA. (After 1956 her U.S. Register appears to have closed.) In 1992-2003 she was owned by William D. Buckle, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2011-2025 she was owned by Doreen W. & Robert G. McBride, Vancouver BC Canada.
Reconstructions
Rebuilt to 17.43m x 3.99m x 1.28m 27.87gt 22.26nt
Remotorisation
Repowered about 1946 with a 165hp oil engine. Repowered with a 213bhp diesel engine
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1929)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1956)
