Vessel Profile

Earl Roy

Earl Roy
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, troller was built in 1946 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1946-1956 she was owned by Earl Bates (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1956-1958 she was owned by Earl Bates (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1958-1959 she was owned by Leo Beaudry (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959-1965 she was owned by Reginald B. Green, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1965-1997 she was owned by Robert G. Dunn, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Beirne Coburn & Associates Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.

In 2013-2014 she was owned by Yuno Resources Ltd., Cowichan Bay BC Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by Russel W. Robinson, Ladysmith BC Canada.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt to 12.50m x 3.5m x 1.52m 13.91gt 10.43rt

Repower

Repowered in 1950 with a 72bhp diesel engine by L. Gardner & Sons Ltd. Repowered with a 110bhp diesel engine (2004c)

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