Vessel Profile

Donna Marie

Donna Marie
Photo: Mapio, Pedgar

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1938 by Horth, Henry G. (Brownie) in Deep Cove, BC.

Historical Notes

Red cedar on white oak frames. Plywood cabin covered with fibreglass. Conventional arrangement. Focsle with berths and head underraised foredeck. Wheelhouse and engine under. After trunk cabin with galley and settees. Galley stern doors added for safety. Short afterdeck.

Owners & Masters

In 1938 she was owned by (unknown).

In 1941-1968 she was owned by Henry G. (Brownie) Horth, Sidney BC Canada.

In 1968 she was owned by Gerald Major.

In 1969 she was owned by Leslie Edgar.

In 1970-1971 she was owned by Roland Prestly.

In 1972-1973 she was owned by Gersham Harwood.

In 1974 she was owned by National Properties Ltd.

In 1974 she was owned by Compton Domville, V|ictoria BC Canada.

In 1976-1977 as a yacht she was owned by Eileen and Robert Wood, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1978-1980 she was owned by Larry G. Waddell, Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1981 she was owned by Marc and Leslie Johnston, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1982 she was owned by Compton Domville, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1983-1990 she was owned by Leslie E. Johnston, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1991-1997 she was owned by Edward G. (Ted) Wright and Joyce Wright, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1999-2001 she was owned by A Van Tran, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Susan L. Martyn, Cowichan Bay BC Canada.

In 2011-2020 she was owned by Jeffrey Cole, Canmore AB Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Amara Sharp, Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 45bhp BMC 4-cylinder diesel engine (1971); BMW D-50 45bhp engine (1979);

References

Canada List of Shipping

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