Vessel Profile

Kinish

Kinish
Photo: Ruby Kingshott

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1927 by John Stokkeland Boatyard in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1927-1933 she was owned by Gosse Packing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1949 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1953-1954 she was owned by Clyde Laesk, Metlakatla BC Canada.

In 1958-1993 she was owned by William C. Leask, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1994-2004 she was owned by Kinish Fishing Ltd., Hartley Bay BC Canada.

In 2011-2024 she was owned by Stuart C. Austin, Nanaimo BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 60hp engine; Repowered with a 100hp engine (1958c); Repowered with a 170bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 10 (1927)
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