Histoire
This harbour ferry boat was built in 1955 by Withey's Shipyards Ltd. in Silva Bay, BC.
Notes historiques
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".
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1955-2011 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 2011-2023 she was owned by USA interests.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 24/10/2023)
