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This patrol vessel was built in 1931 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Built for service with the BC Provincial Fish & Game Department and the BC Provincial Police. This vessel was based at Powell River for patrolling from Yaculta Rapids to Sechelt BC Canada. This vessel had a compromise stern, carvel planked fir and cedar hull with white oak frames. The decks in the main cabin were removed and replaced with plywood and insulation. The fore-deck and wheelhouse roof were covered with plywood over existing cedar planking. Originally rigged with a derrick. The entire topside (from rubstrake up) were fibreglassed. (In 2016 this vessel was still listed in the Canada Register of Shipping.)
Owners & Masters
In 1931-1953 she was owned by H.M. the King represented by The Attorney General of British Columbia, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1958-1964 she was owned by The Attorney General of BC, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1965-1971 she was owned by Paul Dirks & Merrill Dirks, Powell River BC as a charter fishing and cruising vessel.
In 1972-1975 she was owned by Barry Ketcheson and Christopher D. Treadwell, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1975-1987 she was owned by Christopher D. Treadwell, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1987-1995 she was owned by Harry & Carol Toews, Aldergrove BC Canada.
In 1997 she was owned by John H. Moorlag, Powell River BC Canada.
In 1999-2004 she was owned by Brian D. Miles, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2011-2015 she was owned by Lesley Anne Moseley, Logan Lake BC Canada.
In 2015 she was broken up by Jordan Rowand.
Repower
Continental engine; 75hp Detroit Diesel GMC-371 engine;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 14 (1931)
