Vessel Profile

A.B.C. No. 9

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Story

This scow, derrick was built in 1940 by West Coast Salvage & Contracting Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1981 this vessel was dismantled and broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1940 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1946-1951 she was owned by H. Bell-Irving & Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1951-1953 she was owned by H. Bell-Irving & Co. (1951) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1953-1968 she was owned by H. Bell-Irving & Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1980 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980-1981 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/07/2018)
  • RG12 Reel T-11868 (1981) (C.F. Co. 59)
  • RG12 Series A-1 Accn 1994-95/727 Box 30 File 9250-33 Pt 4 Vessels Sold by Crown Assets
  • RG12 Volume 5383 File 9254-9374 Ships - Registration or licence - Ships registered - C.F. CO. 59 - ON 176905
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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