Story
This work boat was built in 1912 by McPhee, Donald in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel formed part of the pre-war Fishermen’s Reserve Fleet. This vessel was however not mobilized for active duty during the Second World War.
Owners & Masters
In 1912-1917 she was owned by James H. White, Sardis BC Canada.
In 1917-1920 she was owned by the Methodist Church Inc., Toronto ON Canada.
In 1920-1928 she was owned by the Minister of Marine & Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1928 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1928-1930 she was owned by James W. Troup, Victoria BC Canada. (On Novmber 30th, 1931 James W. Troup died and The Royal Trust Co. was appointed as executors.) In 1932-1933 she was owned by Harold B. Elworthy, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1933-1934 she was owned by Pacific Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935-1936 she was owned by Howe Sound Navigation Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1978 she was owned by Nelson Brothers Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1938 she was rebuilt by Union Boat Works in Vancouver BC to 83.3' x 18.5' x 9.0' 93gt 60rt
Repower
Repowered with a 7nhp engine (1938); Repowered with a 135bhp engine by Standard Motor Construction Co. (1947); Repowered with a 240bhp engine by Vivian Engine Works Ltd. (1954)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 03/04/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 03/04/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 03/04/2025)
