Vessel Profile

Tovarich

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Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1939 by Schwartz, Kai in Copenhagen.

Historical Notes

Double-ended hull design.

Owners & Masters

In 1939 she was owned by Danish interests. Brought to Canada in 1953.

In 1958 she was owned by Harrison M. Young, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1961-1964 she was owned by William G. McIntosh, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1964-1970 she was owned by William D. Kinsey, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1971 she was owned by William D. Gair (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1972-2014 she was owned by Robert W. & Elizabeth Moss (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2015-2016 she was owned by Robert S. Denny, Salt Spring Island BC and Kaspar and Patricia Schibli, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by Kaspar and Patricia Schibli, Victoria BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1964 with a 30bhp gasoline auxiliary engine by Universal Motor Co.

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