Vessel Profile

Cavalla

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Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1974 by American Marine (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. in Jurong.

Historical Notes

This vessel is no longer registered in Canada. Scott Welch (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 06/04/2019) states that the wooden Grand Banks were built in Hong Kong by American Marine. American Marine went bankrupt in 1974 and moved operations to Singapore, and the Singapore yard built only fiberglass hulls. Kong & Halvorson / Island Gypsy took over the Hong Kong operation and built wooden hulls for about 5 more years."

Owners & Masters

In 1980-1986 she was owned by Robert K. Pettigrew, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1987-1997 she was owned by John D. Kelly, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1999-2003 she was owned by David E.J. Magnusson, Surrey BC Canada.

In 2013-2017 she was owned by Ralph A. Olds and Karen A. McKinnon, White City SK Canada.

Name Significance

Cavalla - a mackerel or any of various carangid fishes.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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