Historia
This harbour ferry boat was built in 1955 by Withey's Shipyards Ltd. in Silva Bay, BC.
Notas históricas
Ben Whiting (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 22/02/2019) states that “CFAV VIXEN” is correct for YFP/YAG 317. I was the XO in 1976 and Christian Krajewski was the XO in 1977. We had a nameplate as well. When not in Flotilla at HMCS QUADRA, we would return her to the SBU at CFB Esquimalt." Kyle Stubbs (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 22/02/2019) states that “Yacht Fellowship seen moored at the Bell Street Marina in Seattle. Reported to have been built in 1955 as the Canadian Navy training vessel "Vixen".
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1955-2011 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 2011-2023 she was owned by USA interests.
Referencias
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 24/10/2023)
