Vessel Profile

Mid-Century Star

Mid-Century Star
Photo: Spencer Ostrom

Story

This fishboat, troller was built in 1950 by Chappell's Boat Works Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Paul Kube (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 13/05/2017) states that "This vessel is based on Ed Monk's design #1303 with wheelhouse raised for more headroom. Yellow cedar planking on fir clamps and oak ribs."

Owners & Masters

In 1950-1984 she was owned by Stanley Kondrat, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1985-2004 she was owned by Ronald Kondrat, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2011-2018 she was owned by Ernest J. Mellstrom, Salt Spring Island BC Canada.

In 2019-2024 she was owned by Ernest J. Mellstrom, Whaletown BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 85hp Volvo Penta model 50 diesel engine (2004c);

References

Canada List of Shipping

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