Vessel Profile

M.E. Smith

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Story

This pilot boat was built in 1907 by Buck, W.D. in Victoria, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1907-1921 she was owned by James Christensen (10 shares), James E. Butler (9 shares), William D. Owen (9 shares), Josiah Gosse (9 shares), John C. Foote (9 shares). John W. Butler (21 shares) and Alfred F. Yates (21 shares), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1920 she was owned by James E. Butler (11 shares), William D. Owen (9 shares), Josiah Gosse (9 shares), John C. Foote (10 shares). John W. Butler (22 shares) and Alfred F. Yates (23 shares), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1924 she was owned by Federal Pilots of British Columbia Ltd. Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1926 she was owned by Sidney Canning Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1928-1934 she was owned by Sooke Harbour Fishing & Packing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1934-1978 she was owned by Murdo MacLeod, Tofino BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered by a 15bhp Frisbie Motor Co. engine

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