Vessel Profile

Myrita

Myrita
Photo: Mike Rydqvist McCammon

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1967 by McQueen's Boat Works Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 21, 2021 this vessel out on a trial run after having planks replaced and ended up on the beach filled with water across from Canada Place in Vancouver Harbour. The boat was rapidly taking on water and the master eased it into the shallows to avoid sinking in deep water.

Owners & Masters

In 1967 she was owned by Canadian interests.

In 1970-1973 she was owned by Harry A. Gillespie (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974-1983 she was owned by Sha-Lana Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1984-1985 she was owned by Bruce N. Sider (MO), North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1986-2003 she was owned by Vancouver General Insurance Agency Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2012-2019 she was owned by Norman W. Jones, Powell River BC Canada.

In 2020-2025 she was owned by Norman W. Jones, Port Hardy BC Canada.

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