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This schooner, trading (northern) was built in 1923 by Askew, George F. in Fort McMurray, AB.
Historical Notes
This "tunnel boat" design vessel was built in Vancouver BC Canada. This vessel was shipped by rail to the Mackenzie River and launched.
Owners & Masters
In 1923-1950 she was owned by Hudson's Bay Co., Winnipeg MB Canada.
In 1950-1962 she was owned by McInnes Products Corp. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.
In 1962-1967 she was owned by Arctic circle cruises Ltd.
In 1967-1977 she was owned by Rudolph Steiner, Hay River NWT.
Masters
Captain J.W. Mills (1923); Captain L.L. Budreau (1941);
Repower
Repowered in 1942 with a 90bhp engine by Ruston Lister engines;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 12 (1929)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- www.gov.mb.ca ↗
