Vessel Profile

Emy S. II

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1929 by Kishi, Saiji (Richmond Boat Works) in Steveston, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 5, 1973 this vessel exploded and fire in her engine room at Tofino Harbour BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1929 she was owned by Canadian interests.

In 1962-1970 she was owned by Kazuo Sakauye, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1971-1995 she was owned by Kazuo Sakauye, Toronto ON Canada.

In 1997-2004 she was owned by Kazuo Sakauye, Etobicoke ON Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 16/07/2025)
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