Story
This work boat was built in 1945 by A. Linton & Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
Double planked mahogany, copper riveted open boat In 1991 this vessel was designated as a Vintage vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. The Working Girl has appeared in two movies, "The X Files" and "Da Vinci’s Inquest". This vessel participates in Workboat Gatherings.
Owners & Masters
In 1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
She was sold as Navy Surplus to Hoffer Marine then purchased by Maple Grove Lumber of Gossip Island, She worked as a tugboat, camp tender and utility boat for many years. When working as a tender for Knapp Island in the late 1980s.
In 1990-1995 she was owned by David J. Christian, Saanichton BC Canada.
In 1995-2016 she was owned by the Heath family.
They were living in Pitt Meadows while the Working Girl was moored at Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver.
In 2025 she was owned by Marc Carmichael, Nanaimo BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In late 1980s she was rebuilt as a recreational craft by David Christian.
Repower
Repowered with a Chevrolet 292 hp engine;
References
- MacFarlane, John M. (1993)
- Email (Chuck Heath - Nauticapedia 08/06/2017)
