Story
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1971 by Welch, Gerald E. (with Hugh A. Welch) in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Jan Tepoorten-Swan (Britsih Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 15/02/2022) states "the boat was named after Martin Swan’s father, Dr Alan Swan, who started practicing medicine in Pender Harbour back in 1954.
He wrote a book about his experiences as a west coast General Practitioner, the title is “House Calls by Floatplane”." " Hugh A. Welch (Email to Nauticapedia 24/10/2022) stated "Her engine is a Gardner 6LX (taken out of service from a London bus, and rebuilt by a company named “British Rebuilt Diesels”, in Vancouver in 1971."
Owners & Masters
In 1971-1994 she was owned by Gerald E. Welch (MO), West Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1994-2004 she was owned by John R. Vicars, Coquitlam BC Canada.
In 2011-2024 she was owned by Martin and Janice Swan, Comox BC Canada.
Name Significance
Doc Swan was named for Dr. Alan Swan
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Hugh A. Welch (Email to Nauticapedia 24/10/2022)
- Email (Martin Swan - Nauticapedia 23/11/2024)
