Vessel Profile

Miss Barbi

Miss Barbi
Photo: Bernard Remmem

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1928 by Western Boat Building Co., Tacoma WA.

Historical Notes

Her Canadian register was closed on 1975-08-18.

In 2022 the United States Coast Guard lists this vessel as 'inactive'.

Owners & Masters

In 1928-1936 she was owned by San Juan Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1936-1945 she was owned by Empire Fishing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945-1965 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1965-1967 she was owned by Alfred D. Ritchie (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1967-1972 she was owned by Arne Paulson, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1972-1973 she was owned by Alfred D. Ritchie (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1973-1975 she was owned by Rideau Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by Donald L. Dawson (MO), Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by Silver Nugget Seafoods Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975-2025 she was owned by USA interests.

Repower

Repowered in 1965 with a 340bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.

References

  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
  • 568465 (US)568465 (US)
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