Vessel Profile

Belle (V)

Belle (V)
Photo: Marilyn Guille

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1924 by Atagi Boat Works (Tsunematsu Atagi) in Steveston, BC.

Historical Notes

Robert Critchley (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 03/05/2017) reports that "The Lake Como was converted to a cruiser, in False Creek and renamed as the Belle. This vessel was not properly re-registered."

Owners & Masters

In 1924-1937 she was owned by Vittoria Ferrario, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1942-1944 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945 she was owned by John Joliffe, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1953-1961 she was owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Huson, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1962 she was owned by Spencer C. Huson Jr., Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1963-1969 she was owned by Lawrence C. Myers, Whonnock BC Canada.

In 1970 she was owned by Ante Bakica and Andrija Marinkivic, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971-1972 she was owned by Ante Bakica (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1983 she was owned by The Minister of Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1984-1995 she was owned by Jacques L. Beaudoin, Burnaby BC and Neil Armistead, Aldergrove BC Canada.

In 1997 she was owned by Thmoas M. Serka, Surrey BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Robert J. Mason, Coquitlam BC Canada.

In 2011-2024 she was owned by Lindsay A. Gall, Duncan BC Canada.

Repower

80hp gas engine (1958c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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