Vessel Profile

River Ace

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Story

This yacht was built in 1942 by Benson, Albert C. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 13, 1961 this vessel was destroyed by fire. This vessel was salvaged and rebuilt.

Owners & Masters

In 1942 she was owned by Inland Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1956 she was owned by Edwin B. Odberg, Mayne Island BC Canada.

In 1958 she was owned by Day Finance Corp., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1960 she was owned by Mayfair Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1961 she was owned by Hugh A. Leigh, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962 she was owned by West Coast Salvage & Contracting Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963 she was owned by Allan J. Anas, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966-1972 she was owned by Lauri P. Flink (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by J.A.E. Lebell, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974-1979 she was owned by Bert C. Brown (MO), Lake Cowichan BC Canada.

In 1982-1984 she was owned by Skeena Diving (1981) Ltd., Kitimat BC Canada.

In 1989 she was owned by Michael Dwyer, Terrace BC Canada.

In 1999-2010 she was owned by Thomas E. Walker, Kitwanga BC Canada.

Name Significance

Redonda Bay is a bay on the west side of West Redonda Island.

Rebuilds

In 1961 she was rebuilt.

Repower

Repowered with a 60bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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