Historia
This scow, large was built in 1928 by McKeen, Stanley S. in New Westminster, BC.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1928-1931 she was owned by Ryotaro Kita, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1936 she was owned by Nanaimo Shipyards Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishing Vessel Disposal Committee).
In 1942 she was owned by Stanley McKean, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1943 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1947-2006 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Significado del nombre
The initials R.K. stood for Ryotaro Kita.
Referencias
- Canada List of Shipping
- RG12 Reel T-11842 (R.K. 23) RG12 Reel T-11593 (R.K. 23)
- RG 12 Volume 5394 Old war assets - Surplus ship lists
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
