Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1915 by Tofino Machine Shop in Tacoma, WA.
Historical Notes
In 1960 this vessel was in service as a Caterpillar engine demonstration unit for Finning Tractor Co.
In 1962-1966 this vessel was loaned to the Navy League of Canada for cadet training.
Owners & Masters
In 1915 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1917-1918 she was acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy as a motor launch.
In 1919-1934 she was owned by Sooke Harbour Fishing and Packing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada .
In 1934-1943 she was owned by Richard Cook, Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1943-1959 she was owned by Richard Porritt, Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1959-1966 she was owned by Finning Tractor & Equipment Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967 she was owned by Westcoast Charters Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1974 she was owned by W.A. Abbott & Associates Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1975-1983 she was owned by Offshore Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1984-1989 she was owned by David Meeres, Maple Bay BC Canada.
In 1990-1999 she was owned by Nicholas Kulhawy, Tomahawk AB Canada.
In 2001 she was owned by John Morgan, Duncan BC Canada.
In 2003-2004 she was owned by Robert B. Moss, Duncan BC Canada.
In 2011-2014 she was owned by Herman and Elva Rae Stoelers, Langley BC Canada.
In 2017-2019 she was owned by Elva Rae Stoelers, Langley BC Canada.
In 2024-2025 she was owned by Elva Rae Stoelers, Surrey BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1945 she was rebuilt at Tofino BC.
Repower
Repowered in 1944 with a 60hp engine D320 Caterpillar engine by Finning Tractor Co., Vancouver BC. She was repowered as a D330 Caterpillar engine by Finning Tractor Co., Vancouver BC. She was repowered as a D33 Caterpillar engine by Finning Tractor Co., Vancouver BC. She was repowered as a 330 - 115hp 4 cylinder diesel Caterpillar engine by Finning Tractor Co.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1916)
- Canada List of Shipping
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 04/02/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 04/02/2025)
