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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1927 by Arbuthnot, Russell in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Constructed of fir planks on oak frames, with teak superstructure and decks from the scrapping of the "Empress of Japan" in 1924. This vessel was photographed dryberthed in 2022 undergoing maintenance.
Owners & Masters
In 1927-1936 she was owned by Russell Arbuthnot (Arbuthnot Sash & Door Company), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1937-1941 she was owned by A.L. Cunningham & A. Gordon Bennett, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941 she was owned by Mrs. Lora R. Oliver, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945-1950 she was owned by Bennett & White Construction Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1951-1957 she was owned by Robert W.R. Day, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1957-1961 she was owned by William M. Mercer, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2017-2025 she was owned by George Egerton, Vancouver BC Canada.
Name Significance
Mardonbill for the builder's family, Margaret (Mar), Don and Bill the sons.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt in 2015
Repower
Repowered with a 60hp engine (1945);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
- Email (Owen Bubb - Nauticapedia 13/10/2017)
