Story
This fishboat, troller was built in 1951 by J.F. Anderson & Son in New Westminster, B.C..
Historical Notes
On October 10, 1982 this vessel sank due to an intake of water from below the waterline while in the inner passages at Vancouver Island BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
Original owner (1951-?) was Jack Norris.
In 1982 she was owned by BC Canada interests.
Name Significance
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Sirius is almost twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star.
Named Features
According to the Vancouver Sun, August 21, 1951 "When fully rigged she will carry 1000 square feet of sail." Vessel was intended for shark fishing in Mexican waters but also used for trolling for Tuna.
References
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 13/10/2025)
