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This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1939 by James, Richard V. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was a C-class sloop. Don Reksten (Curatorial Committee Royal Victoria Yacht Club 15/02/2016) reports that "During the Second World War this vessel participated in the RCN Motor Boat Squadron, a project involving owner training and participation in drills. The only compensation was dispensation from gas rationing."
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1949 she was owned by Richard V. James, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1958 she was owned by Charles V. Finch, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1958 she was owned by Cardo Smalley, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1959-1991 she was owned by Geoffrey E. Hortin, Coquitlam BC Canada.
In 1992-2004 she was owned by Susan Haigh, Ganges BC Canada.
In 2010 she was owned by Canadian interests.
Repower
Repowered with a 20bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nick Newell (Email Nick Newell - John MacFarlane 17/07/2014)
- Email (Don Reksten - Nauticapedia 15/02/2018)
- www.royalvan.com ↗
