Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1964 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Lauzon, QC.
Historical Notes
This vessel fished on George's Bank (Atlantic Ocean) and landed the catch in Lunenburg NS.
In 1996 Paraclete was sold to US interests for delivery to the Mediterranean. Its Canadian registry was closed on 1997-02-11.
Owners & Masters
In 1966 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by B.C. Packers (Quebec) Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by Nelpack Fisheries Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
In 1977-1978 she was owned by Fisheries Products Harbour Breton Ltd., St. John's NL Canada.
In 1978 she was owned by Fishery Products Ltd., St. John's NL Canada.
In 1988 she was owned by Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Ltd., Yarmouth NS Canada.
Rebuilds
Pictou Industrtes Ltd converted it to a scallop dragger in 1989 enclosing the side alleys and winch, rigging double booms and placing the gallows forward on both sides.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- shipfax.blogspot.com ↗
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
