Story
This mission boat was built in 1923 by Painter, Edward P. in Campbell River, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1923 this vessel was in service at Cape Mudge BC Canada. Later this vessel was moved to Bella Bella where Dr. George Darby used her as part of his hospital mission. Laurel Lahay stated (Email to Nauticapedia 21/11/2025) that "My mother Joyce Finnemore was a student nurse in Bella Bella in 1947-1948.
She took the photos."
Owners & Masters
In 1923-1924 she was owned by the Methodist Church of Canada, Toronto ON Canada.
In 1924-1948 she was owned by the United Church of Canada, Toronto ON Canada.
In 1948-1963 she was owned by George R.S. Tite (MO), Bella Bella BC Canada.
In 1963 she was owned by Irene May Tite (widow), Bella Bella BC Canada.
In 1963-1968 she was owned by Alexander MacDonnel, Bella Bella BC Canada. (In 1968 she was owned by USA interests.) In 1977-1980 she was owned by John Pomeroy, West Orange NJ.
In 1985-1997 as a workboat she was owned by Yvon Richard, Powell River BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 20hp gasoline engine engine by Vivian Engine Works Ltd.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Scott, R.C. (1947)
- Howard, Oliver R. (1984)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
