Vessel Profile

Mon Caprice

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1935 by Baba Bros. Boatworks in Eburne, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1949 she was owned by Edwin Herd, Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1958 she was owned by Odd Sorby, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1961 she was owned by Prince Rupert Fishermen's Credit Union, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1967 she was owned by Cecil James, Nanoose Bay BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Robert M. Alford, Qualicum Beach BC Canada.

In 1986 she was owned by Alfred Chapman, White Rock BC Canada.

In 1988-2004 she was owned by Potts Lagoon Enterprises Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1946 with a gasoline engine by Chrysler Corp., Detroit MI USA

References

recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 26/01/2026)

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