Vessel Profile

Bison (I)

Bison (I)
Photo: Ken Gibson Collection (from Brewster collection)

Story

This work boat was built in 1906 in Tofino, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 4, 1906 this vessel was sponsored by Mrs. Mowat, wife of CPR Captain Mowat). This vessel was a sister to the Bull-Dog. " The scow was loaded with Sockeye and was unloaded in Cannery Bay. I believe these two vessels (with the Bull-Dog) are BC's first seine boats." Ken Gibson (Email to Nauticapedia 01/12/2019);

Owners & Masters

In 1906 she was owned by Canadian interests.

References

  • Musk, George (1981)
  • Ken Gibson (Email to Nauticapedia 01/12/2019)
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