Vessel Profile

Mother III (II)

Mother III (II)
Photo: Bernard Remmem

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1966 by Prince Rupert Boatyard Ltd..

Historical Notes

On March 16, 1978 this vessel experienced a fire in the engine room and sank off the north west coast of Vancouver Island.

Owners & Masters

In 1966-1973 she was owned by Mother III Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973-1974 she was owned by Douglas L. Larden, Richmond BC Canada.

In 1974-1978 she was owned by D.L. Larden & Sons Fishing Co. Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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