Vessel Profile

Betty Mc

Betty Mc
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1963 by Lacco, Ken in SA.

Historical Notes

Bill Noon (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 15/09/2020) stated "the Betty Mc sailed from Australia by my friends Rodger and Ali over several years. All around the Pacific. A couple of the best adventurers I know. Over 35,00 miles under her belt. Recently sold to new owners. This vessel was a crayfish fishboat in Australia." Carvel planked in Celery Top Pine on laminated frames of Yellow Stringybark with a keel and keelson of ironbark.

Owners & Masters

In 1963 she was owned by Snow Lacco, SA Australia.

In 2001-2018 she was owned by Rodger Grayson & Ali Dedman.

She has been in the Pacific Northwest since 2011.

References

  • Bill Noon (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 15/09/2020)
  • Mike Rydqvist McCammon (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 28/08/2022)
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