Vessel Profile

Uchuck

Uchuck
Photo: Cyril Tweedale

Story

This work boat was built in 1928 by B.C. Fishing & Packing Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1968 this vessel sank and was salvaged.

In 1969 this vessel returned to service on the coast.

Owners & Masters

In 1928 she was owned by The Packers Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1935 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1936-1938 she was owned by Richard Dorritt, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1941-1943 she was owned by Surf Inlet Consolidated Mines Ltd. (NPL), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1943-1945 she was owned by Ethelbert D. Stone, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945-1954 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railway, Montreal QC Canada.

In 1958-1969 she was owned by Ivan Horie, Castlegar BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1938 she was rebuilt to 47.6' x 11.3' x 5.6' 24gt 16rt. In 1940 she was rebuilt to 50.1' x 11.4' x 5.6' 22gt 15rt.

Repower

Repowered with a 2.5nhp engine (1938); Repowered with a 85bhp engine (1940);

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