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This freighter was built in 1988 by Jenkins Marine Ltd. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
Early on October 18, 2014, the Atlantic Harvester 1 capsized and sank just north of Campbell River, BC Canada. One crew member, Kyle Benoit, was rescued by a zodiac launched from a passing Alaska State Ferry vessel; despite extensive search, two others are missing/presumed dead: Captain Barry Sewid and Mike Kelly.
Owners & Masters
In 1988-1989 she was owned by Marine Link Transportation Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 2004-2014 she was owned by HSBC Bank Canada (Leasing Div.), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2016-2020 she was owned by the Qwe' Qwa' Sot' Em Faith Aquaculture Company Ltd. , Campbell River BC Canada.
References
- McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Times Colonist (Victoria BC) Tuesday October 21, 2014 page 1
