Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1949 by Wood, Alexander S. in Port Alberni, BC.
Owners & Masters
In 1949-1950 she was owned by Alexander S. Wood, Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1950 she was owned by Grace Wood (widow), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1950-1960 she was owned by Melvin E. Foster, Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1960 she was owned by Myrtle Foster (widow), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1960-1969 she was owned by James Hay (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1969-1973 she was owned by Svavar Tryggvason, Richmond BC Canada.
In 1973-1981 she was owned by Robert F. Edwards, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1981-1997 she was owned by Stanley A. Hall, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2001-2002 she was owned by Alan H. Kelly, Sidney BC Canada.
In 2003-2005 she was owned by Gregory A. Nutt, Sidney BC Canada.
Name Significance
A 'Sysygy' is an astronomical term meaning a straight line configuration of three celestial bodies. In mathematics it is a relation between the generators of a module. In biology it is the pairing of chromosomes in meiosis.
Repower
Repowered in 1966 with a 147bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗