Vessel Profile

Mercury IX (I)

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1949 by Turner Boat Works Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On January 26, 1951 this vessel was badly damaged in a storm near her mooring in Horseshoe Bay BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1949 she was owned by Frederick Parrott, Eburne BC Canada.

In 1953-1954 she was owned by Freemac Water Taxis Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958 she was owned by Nelson A. Fraser (MO), D'Arcy BC Canada.

In 1961-1963 she was owned by John H. Nelson (MO), Pemberton BC Canada.

In 1964-1965 she was owned by M. & W. Logging Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by Victor O. Gooldrup, Pender Harbour BC .

In 1967 she was owned by Mercury Water Taxi Ltd., Horseshoe Bay BC Canada.

In 1968 she was owned by Mercury Marine Services Ltd., Horseshoe Bay BC Canada.

In 1969-1972 she was owned by De Courcy Island Estates Ltd. West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-2008 she was owned by William C. Morfitt, Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • The Province (Vancouver BC) Saturday January 27, 1951 page 1
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