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This fishboat, general was built in 1918 by Murakami, O. in Steveston, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1979 this vessel was reported as having been broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1918-1940 she was owned by Gitaro Hiroto, Steveston BC Canada.
In 1940 she was owned by Hisao Takahashi, Steveston BC Canada.
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1942-1944 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1944-1945 she was owned by Kemp D. Rowan (MO), Gabriola Island BC Canada.
In 1945-1966 she was owned by Avis M. Rowan, (later in 1954 Avis M. Mulleet) Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1966-1971 she was owned by Frederick V. Robson (MO), Tahsis BC Canada.
In 1971-1979 she was owned by Edward Judge (MO), Campbell River BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 65hp engine (1949c);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 02/07/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 02/07/2025)
