Vessel Profile

Zysygy

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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.

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