Vessel Profile

Columbia (VI)

Columbia (VI)
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1956 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1956-1968 she was owned by the Columbia Coast Mission, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1984 she was owned by Jack Cash Boat Charter and renamed as the Columbian.

In 1985-1988 she was owned by 281528 BC Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1989-2001 she was owned by 281528 BC Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2003-2016 she was owned by Mothership Charters Inc., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2017-2024 she was owned by Mothership Charters Inc., Heriot Bay BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1997 she was rebuilt 56gt 42rt

Repower

Repowered with a 152hp Gardner engine (1956).

References

  • Anderson, Doris (1982)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Hadley, M. (1995)
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