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This passenger vessel was built in 1932 by Bidwell Boat Works Ltd. (Coal Harbour) in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was a step hydroplane design with the engine exhaust channeled underwater through the step for quiet running. This vessel operated as a high speed shore boat in rum running. (Miles, Fraser (1992)).
Owners & Masters
In 1932 she was owned by Johnny Schnarr, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1932-1935 she was owned by Coast Island Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935-1936 she was owned by Higgs Gabriola Ferry Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1936-1937 she was owned by John MacMillan, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1937-1938 she was owned by North Shore Navigation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941-1944 she was owned by Empire Stevedoring Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1944-1952 she was owned by Andrew T. Harvie (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1952-1953 she was owned by Leo A. Menendez, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953-1955 she was owned by Edwards Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1955 she was owned by Sidney Finn (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1955-1957 she was owned by Louis J. LeJohn, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1957-1977 she was owned by Mrs. Anna V. Northey, Vancouver BC Canada.
Name Significance
Revuocnav is Vancouver spelled backwards - to make the name difficult for authorities to remember.
Repower
Repowered with 2-860hp gasoline engines by Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit MI USA. Repowered in 1928 with 2-175bhp engines by Hall-Scott Motor Car Co., Berkeley CA USA
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
