Vessel Profile

Adanesne

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Story

This freighter was built in 1932 by Bidwell Boat Works Ltd. (Coal Harbour) in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a rum runner shore boat. On October 23, 1932 this vessel struck a submerged object off of San Pedro Point, CA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1932 she was owned by Arctic Traders Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

The name Adanesne is Ensenada in reverse.

Repower

Repowered with 2-450hp Liberty gas engines

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Miles, Fraser (1992)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
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