Vessel Profile

Chester (I)

Chester (I)
Photo: Ray Warren photo October 30, 1976 Vancouver BC

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1952 by Stord Mkv. in Larvik.

Historical Notes

In 1971-1977 this vessel was laid up.

In 1977 her register was transferred to the Port of Vancouver.

In 2007 this vessel was stranded on a reef off Sokehs Harbour, Pohnpei Micronesia.

Owners & Masters

In 1952-1966 she was owned by Thor Dahl, Norway.

In 1960-1966 she was laid up.

In 1966-1970 she was owned by Karlsen Shipping, Halifax NS Canada.

In 1970-1975 she was owned by M/V Tem Ltd., Halifax NS Canada.

In 1975-1977 she was owned by Captain Edward Lawrence Higgs (MO), Vancouver BC Canada and David M. Mercier (JO), Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1977-1985 she was owned by Seaward Holdings Ltd. (Edward Higgs, president), Halifax NS Canada.

In 1985-1995 she was owned by Karlsen Shipping, Halifax NS Canada.

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