Vessel Profile

Valma Kelley

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1946 in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

In 1949 this vessel was reported to have been wrecked near Santa Barbara CA USA. This vessel was salvaged and put back into service.

Owners & Masters

In 1946-1949 she was owned by John H. Kelley, Coos Bay OR USA.

In 1965 she was owned by Davies-Fish Corp., Seattle WA USA.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by USA interests.

Repower

Repowered with a 165hp oil engine

References

  • California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 27/01/2024)
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