Vessel Profile

Ethel Hunter

Ethel Hunter
Photo: John Arnold

Story

This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1958 by Somass Shipyard & Engineering Works in Alberni, BC.

Historical Notes

In 2011 this vessel was a houseboat barge liveaboard at Squamish BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1980 she was owned by The Minister of Highways for the Province of British Columbia, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1982-1986 she was owned by Pat Carson Bulldozing Ltd., Cobble Hill BC Canada.

In 1987-1989 she was owned by Hagensborg Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990 she was owned by Norcap Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1991-1992 she was owned by Blue Tornado Enterprises Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1993-2001 she was owned by B.P.Y.A. 1008 Holdings Ltd., Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Pacific National Processing Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 2011-2012 she was owned by Josh Meilinger, Abbotsford BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with 2-147bhp diesel engines (2004c);

References

  • McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
  • Canada List of Shipping
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