Vessel Profile

Nanaimo Clipper

Nanaimo Clipper
Photo: Rev. Brent Miller

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1916 in New York, NY.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a blimp design. This vessel was broken up and burned on Heatley Spit with the remains dumped at sea.

Owners & Masters

In 1916 she was a steam pinnace in the United States Navy.

In 1921 she was owned by Minister of Lands & Forests, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1921 she functioned as an Assistant Ranger launch.

In 1926-1942 she was owned by Harry E. Troup and Maurice G. Troup, Ladysmith BC Canada.

In 1943-1947 she was owned by William Yorke Higgs, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1953-1954 she was owned by Nanaimo Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1958-1961 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain Jack Little; Captain Maurice G. Troup;

Rebuilds

In 1926 rebuilt at Vancouver BC by Hoffar Bros.

Repower

She was repowred with a 5hp engine; She was repowred with a 115hp engine;

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Coney, Michael (1983)
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