Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1940 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was based at Western Air Command, Vancouver, British Columbia and this vessel carried the tender M-383.
Owners & Masters
In 1940 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1946 she was sold by the War Assets and Disposal Corp to The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1965-1966 she was owned by Coast Marine Towing & Salvage Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966-2008 she was owned by John C. Best (MO), Port Coquitlam BC and Albert J. Best, New Westminster, BC Canada.
Name Significance
Originally named "Siwash". The RCAF changed the name when it found out that “Siwash” was not a tribal name but rather a repugnant appellation applied to West Coast First Nations.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 23/04/2025)
