Story
This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1967 by Berryman, Douglas & Ronald W. Wallace in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Bill Garden design Hull No. 490, closely based on Mr. Garden's "Seal" design.
Owners & Masters
In 1967 she was owned by Canadian interests. (Her Canadian register was closed).
In 1979 she was owned by Robert J. Thomson, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1988-2022 she was owned by George & Linda Meier, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2022-2024 she was owned by Nanaimo BC interests..
Name Significance
Tuahine is a Maori word meaning "sisters or female cousins (of a male)."
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- maoridictionary.co.nz ↗ (website viewed 04/12/2024)
