Vessel Profile

WPC-? (USCG)

WPC-? (USCG)
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Story

This yacht was built in 1943 by Wheeler Shipyards Inc. in Brooklyn, NY.

Historical Notes

On May 1, 2012, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) was informed that an old abandoned pleasure craft, Emerald Tide, was sinking near the fuel dock at Port McNeil on Vancouver Island. On May 25, PWGSC awarded a deconstruction contract to Jenkins Marine Ltd. of Esquimalt. As a result, the Emerald Tide was towed to Esquimalt and demolition was completed on June 22. After further investigation, it was ascertained that the owner of Emerald Tide has no exigible assets. In light of this finding, the Administrator concluded that additional expenditure of funds to recover the amount paid in compensation to the Coast Guard would not be reasonable. Accordingly, on October 7, 2013, the Administrator closed the file.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the US Coast Guard.

In 1995-1999 she was owned by Icarus Aviation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2003 she was owned by 828597 Alberta Inc., Calgary AB Canada.

In 2007-2019 she was owned by Bradley J. Masters, Regina SK Canada.

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