Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1929 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.
Historical Notes
On October 13, 2019 this vessel sank at her berth at Tahsis BC Canada. Jean-Paul Magnan (Email to Nauticapedia 15/11/2022) stated "In November 2022 this vessel was removed, from the shoreline where this vessel had drifted to, by her owners. This vessel has been completely decommissioned, but her prop, shaft and rudder were donated and are on display at the Canadian Coast Guard Tahsis Lifeboat Station."
Owners & Masters
In 1929-1946 she was owned by The Attorney-General for British Columbia, Victoria BC and operated by the British Columbia Provincial Police.
In 1949-1965 she was owned by Mrs. Caroline Sawchuck, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966-1994 she was owned by Josephine Sawchuck, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1995-2003 she was owned by William D. Sawchuck, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2004 she was owned by WDS Holdings Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 2011-2024 she was owned by Nootka Reforestation Ltd., Tahsis BC Canada.
Repower
75hp engine (1949c); Repowered with a 220hp engine (1958c); Repowered with a 150bhp diesel engine
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Jean-Paul Magnan (Email to Nauticapedia 15/11/2022)
