Vessel Profile

Chief Zibassa

Chief Zibassa
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1912 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..

Owners & Masters

In 1912-1914 she was owned by Atlin Construction Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1916-1935 she was owned by The Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1936-1937 she was owned by Independent Fishing & Transportation Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1937-1972 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1997 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 2001-2015 she was owned by Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2016-2025 she was owned by Frederick Sound Seafood Co., Kenmore WA USA.

Rebuilds

Rebuilt to 77.6' x 18.1' x 9.7' (23.65m x 5.52m x 2.96m) 91.71gt 62.36rt

Repower

Repowered with a 135hp engine (1957c); Repowered with a 365bhp diesel engine (2004c)

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