Vessel Profile

Salty Buoy

Salty Buoy
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1945 by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd. (Shipyard Division) in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

Mitch Barnes (Email to Nauticapedia 04/008/2024) stated that he purchased the Scott Hill In May 2024 from Scott Kyle who owned the vessel for more than a year previous. This is not reflected in the Canada Register of Shipping in August 2024.

Owners & Masters

In 1945-1953 she was owned by Peter Anderson, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1956-1971 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1976 she was owned by Samual O. Parnell, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1977-1985 she was owned by Gary B. Brown (MO), Masset BC Canada.

In 1986-1997 she was owned by North Shore Shipping Services (B.C.) Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.

In 2001 she was owned by Seatech Fishing Ltd., Madeira Park BC Canada.

In 2003 she was owned by John Hiller, Madeira Park BC Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by Arkadia Von Niessen, Kimberley BC Canada.

In 2011-2020 she was owned by Arnold W. Robinson, Ladysmith BC Canada.

In 2021-2024 she was owned by Branimir Gojsic, Calgary AB Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 114hp engine (1958c); 135hp engine; Repowered with a 228bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Mitch Barnes (Email to Nauticapedia 04/008/2024)
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