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This work boat was built in 1940 by Stanley Park Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
During the Second World War this vessel was operated by the Canadian Army Pacific Command Water Transport Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.
Owners & Masters
In 1940-1949 she was owned by Francesco Mangarella, Vancouver BC Canada. In May 1942 to 15 June 1944 she was under charter to the Canadian Army as a cable-laying vessel for coast defences on the British Columbia coast.
In 1949-1967 she was owned by Joseph Domijan (MO) et al., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1967-1975 she was owned by Oswald Sewid (MO), Alert Bay BC Canada.
In 1975-1977 she was owned by Oswald Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1978-1987 she was owned by Harold J. Sewid, Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1989-2001 she was owned by Alec T. Smith, Campbell River BC Canada.
In 2003-2024 she was owned by Mabel L. & Peter Knox, Port Hardy BC Canada.
Masters
G. Wilson RCASC;
Repower
Repowered with a 220hp engine; Repowered with a 335bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
