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This schooner (actually ketch rigged) was built in 1940c by Ernst, Gunter in Gothborg.
Historical Notes
This vessel was rigged as a gaff-rigged topsail schooner (actually ketch rigged). This vessel operated as a trawler out of Cuxhaven Germany 1956-1977.
In 1977 this vessel was brought to Port Alberni BC operating as a fish packer, towing and diver tender. Dirk Septer (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 11/02/2019) reports that "this vessel was on the rocks at Gorge Harbour, awaiting a spill response team." Ed Lien (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 07/07/2019 reported that this vessel was moored to a buoy and was apparently spared the wrecker's torch (at least for now.) Later in 2019 this vessel was reported to have been broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1945 she was owned by Swedish interests.
In 1956 she was owned by German interests.
In 1977-1978 she was owned by Heinz W. Strehlow, Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1979 she was owned by Albert V. Galbraith, Fulford Harbour BC Canada.
In 1979-1984 she was owned by Cram Marine Enterprises Ltd., Fulford Harbour BC Canada.
In 1985-1986 she was owned by Grant Adlington, Squamish BC Canada.
In 1987 she was owned by Christine L. Waddington, Pitt Meadows BC Canada.
In 1988-1993 she was owned by Ralph B. Hull, Cowichan Bay BC Canada.
In 1994-2019 she was owned by 430980 B.C. Ltd., Sooke BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Albert V. Galbraith (1979);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
