Vessel Profile

Shirley Lorre

Shirley Lorre
Photo: Ray Warren photo July 18, 1993 North Arm Fraser River workboat parade

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1926 by Steffich, John in Ladner, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1926-1931 she was owned by John Steffich, Ladner BC Canada.

In 1932 she was owned by Joe & Marion Tara, Ladner BC Canada.

In 1935-1936 she was owned by John Manestar, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1938 she was owned by Nick Loverick, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1947-1980 she was owned by Zlatko Domijan, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1987-1991 she was owned by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1992-1993 she was owned by Colin Griffinson, Delta BC Canada.

In 1999-2001 she was owned by Peter Whittier, Orcas Island WA USA.

Rebuilds

In 1951 she had a new mast and rigging installed at Benson's Shipyard.

Repower

Repowered with a 220bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.

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