Historia
This motor launch was built in 1943 in Poole.
Notas históricas
David Simmons stated "The Wendala was built for use in clandestine operations during WW2 in the UK, there were only four of this type of vessel ever constructed. This vessel was converted to a motor yacht after the war. I crewed her over to Vancouver from London in 1973, arriving in July of that year and moored in Coal Harbour. I expect this vesselhas been renamed but the owner may not be aware of her historical significance. This vessel was previously owned by Mr Fred Pond." Bill Dyck (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 19/05/2020) stated "I believe it sunk in the Fraser river its Gardener diesels were for sale for a while."
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Navy.
In 1973-1980 she was owned by Fred Pond, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1979 she was giving educational tours through Fraser Educational Tours.
In 1982-1990 she was owned by William R. Wilkins, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1992-1993 she was owned by Daniel Ryan, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1994-1995 she was owned by K.G.C. Charters Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1995 she was sold in a silent auction at Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1995-2010 she was owned by Howard Ulmer, New Westminster BC Canada.
Referencias
- David Simmons (Email to John MacFarlane 19/05/2020)
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Tuesday June 26, 1973 page 17
