Vessel Profile

Fortune Hunter (V)

Fortune Hunter (V)
Photo: Christopher James Cole

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1978 by Duncan, Malcolm A. in Madeira Park, BC.

Historical Notes

Quincy Sample (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 12/05/2019) stated that "Malcolm Duncan purchased a Barrie Farrell hull (29’6 X 10 standard hull nothing special about the size) and finished the vessel from a fellow at New Westminster and Harvey Higgins and he towed it up to Madeira Park.

He trolled, gill-netted and fished prawns with her. " Jane Reid (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 12/05/2019) stated that "Malcolm Duncan built her in Raymond Phillips boat shed at Madeira Park and Ron Remmem helped him put on the cabin. I guess it appears we didn't bother to register her until 1989 until we sold her to Xoi Nguyen."

Owners & Masters

In 1978-1989 she was owned by Malcolm Duncan, Madeira Park BC Canada.

In 1989-1993 she was owned by Xoi Nguyen, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1994-1999 she was owned by Ngia Tho Tran, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001 she was owned by David T. Robson, Bella Coola BC Canada.

In 2003-2025 she was owned by Douglas A. Bexson, Sooke BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 300bhp gasoline engine

References

Canada List of Shipping

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