Vessel Profile

Merva

Merva
Photo: Peter Harvey

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1932 by Morriss, Francis W. in Victoria, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1932-1945 she was owned by Francis Morriss, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1947 she was owned by Alex L. Mackenzie, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1949-1953 she was owned by Morrill Investments Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1958-1966 she was owned by Fernie Island Investmens Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1967-1978 she was owned by Buccaneer Investments Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1979-1991 she was owned by Heather Marrs (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by Thomas E. Appleton, Oakville ON Canada.

In 2012-2017 she was owned by Donell G.J. McDonell, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2017-2021 she was owned by Nash, Harvey & Associates Inc., Sechelt BC Canada.

In 2021 her Canadian Register was closed.

In 2021-2024 she was owned by USA interests (Tim McDonald, Tacoma WA USA.

Repower

Repowered with a 62hp engine (1958c)

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