Vessel Profile

Snooky

Snooky
Photo: Roy H. Trythall

Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1908 by Askew, George F. in Prince Rupert, BC.

Historical Notes

Kathryn Askew (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 07/11/2021) states that "this vessel was named for Jennifer Ardrie Askew’s Irish paternal grandmother whose maiden name was “Ardery”. When he divorced his first wife Jennie Ardrie Askew in 1915 he renamed her “Snookie”." this is not reflected in the official vessel register.

Owners & Masters

In 1908-1915 she was owned by George F. Askew, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1921 she was owned by Harry Marshall, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1923-1926 she was owned by Walter Thicke, Vancouver BC Canada.

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