Vessel Profile

Kenmore

Kenmore
Photo: Pacific Fisherman

Story

This fishing vessel was built in 1911 by Johnson Brothers & Blanchard in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

Frank Clapp letter of 02/05/01 states that on 11 August 1957 she was burned at Seattle WA as part of the annual Seafair celebration.

Owners & Masters

In 1925 she was owned by Pacific American Fisheries, Bellingham WA USA.

In 1926 she was owned by Skeena River Packing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1929-1934 she was owned by Pacific Salvage Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1935 she was owned by the Alaska British Columbia Transportation Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1938 she was owned by W. F. Reichwein, Ketchikan AK USA.

In 1945-1950 she was owned by C. L Cloudy Sr, Ketchikan AK USA.

In 1952-1957 she was owned by Doris E. Cloudy, Estate Administrator, Ketchikan AK USA.

Rebuilds

Rebuilt to 78.1' x 16.5' x 9.2' 70gt 48nt

Repower

Re-engined with 130 HP Diesel by 1956

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1913-1926, 1935-1958)
  • Frank Clapp letter of 02/05/01.
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