Histoire
This fishpacker was built in 1939 by Union Boat Works Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Notes historiques
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). At the time her appraised value was $22,000. A sister ship to the Surf.
In 1942 this vessel was renamed as H.M.C.S. Billow.
In 1942 this vessel was commissioned into the RCN Fisherman's Reserve as a harbour service auxiliary craft.
In 1942 this vessel served as a fireboat in Prince Rupert BC Canada. On October 31, 1975 this vessel foundered and sank off Coal Harbour (VI) BC on the west coast of Vancouver Island BC with the loss of all hands.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1940-1941 she was owned by Chosuke Nakamura, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1962 she was owned by Stanley J. Palmer, Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1963-1966 she was owned by Franklin Gale Jr., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1968-1974 she was owned by Gale Ventures Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1975-1987 she was owned by Ocean Traveller Ventures Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Capitaines
In 1942 Robert D. Patterson (Coxswain RCNR) in command as tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy.
In 1943 William J. Thomas MBE (Skipper Coxswain RCNR) in command with Mereon Skibo (Coxswain RCNR).
In 1943 she served as tender to H.M.C.S. Chatham with Pendant Number (With Fishery Pendant Superior) FY 25.
In 1944 William J. Thomas MBE (Skipper Coxswain RCNR (FR)) was in command as tender to H.M.C.S. Chatham.
Signification du nom
Kuroshio is Japanes name for the "Black Current" in the Pacific Ocean.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 345bhp diesel engine Cummins Engine Co., Inc., Columbus, IL (1979);
Références
- Canada List of Shipping (1939)
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee (December 1942) Report of Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee. Vancouver BC
- Popp, Carol (1988)
- Tucker, G.N. (1952)
- Macpherson & Burgess (1981)
- Bryon Taylor (Email 23/01/2019)
- <jenkins.hcmc.uvic.ca ↗
- RG12 Reel T-11842 (1942) (Kuroshio)
- RG12 Reel T-11591 (Ocean Trader)
