Story
This fishboat, troller was built in 1925 by Yamamoto, Koshichi in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee);
Owners & Masters
In 1911 she was owned by Matsunosuki Komori and Fujihiro Taruo, Eburne BC Canada.
In 1925-1941 she was owned by Matsunosuke Komori, Eburne BC Canada.
In 1942 this vessel seized by the Government of Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1942 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Air Force. At the time her appraised value was $3,500.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt in 1944 at Lulu Island BC Canada by Matsonosuke Komori.
Repower
Repowered in 1941 with a 55bhp diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Corp.
References
- Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee (December 1942) Report of Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee. Vancouver BC
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/05/2026)
