Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1939 by Cholberg, Charles in Cascade Harbour, BC.
Historical Notes
Angela Trowbridge (Email to Nauticapedia 23/03/2025) stated "I am a descendant of Herbert North who owned the Arvilan. His first daughter was named Arvi, so that is why the boat is named Arvilan. I have attached a picture of a painting done of her by Briget(te) Reeves, whose husband was Herbert North's fishing partner, I was told."
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1953 she was owned by Herbert North, Winter Harbour BC Canada.
In 1958 she was owned by Herbert North, Sidney BC Canada.
In 1961-1969 she was owned by Herbert North (MO), Nanoose Bay BC Canada.
In 1970-1972 she was owned by John Prokopchuk (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1973-1974 she was owned by Percy Henderson, Nanimo BC Canada.
In 1975-1978 she was owned by Peter Koughan, Parksville BC Canada.
In 1979-1986 she was owned by Gerald M. Minard (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1987-1997 she was owned by David A. Binnersley, Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 2001-2017 she was owned by David A. Binnersley, Qualicum Beach BC Canada.
In 2001-2020 she was owned by David A. Binnersley, Parksville BC Canada.
In 2023-2025 she was owned by Thomas Paul, Ahousat BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for Arvi, daughter of Herbert North.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
