Vessel Profile

Dorimar

Dorimar
Photo: Sherri Magnolo

Story

This work boat was built in 1931 by Morriss, Francis W. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was said to have once operated as a rum runner. This vessel is no longer registered in Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1931-1945 she was owned by William J. Gibson, Victoria BC Canada. (William J. Gibson died December 23, 1945).

In 1946 she was owned by Matilda C.A. Gibson, Victoria BC (widow).

In 1946-1947 she was owned by Davic Motors Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1947-1951 she was owned by Thomas R. Main (MO), Victoria BC Canada and James R.L. Burridge, Victoria BC Canada (JO).

In 1951-1953 she was owned by Thomas R. Main, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1953-1954 she was owned by Nigel A. Tomlin, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1954-1958 she was owned by Robert W. Cross, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1958-1966 she was owned by David E. Loggin, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1966-1976 she was owned by Phillip H. Longley, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1976-1986 she was owned by Alfred King (MO), Brentwood Bay BC Canada.

In 1987-1988 she was owned by Irvine E. Smith, Sidney BC Canada.

In 1989 she was owned by Mike Carey Corp., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1990-1992 she was owned by Teresa C. Carey, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1993-1997 she was owned by David J. Payne, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1999-2015 she was owned by Alistair Lornie, William B. Lornie and Rhya Lornie, Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 70hp engine (1961c)

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