Vessel Profile

R.V. Prospector

R.V. Prospector
Photo: George Schneider photo 1983 San Diego CA

Story

This research vessel was built in 1938 by Maritine Industries Ltd. in Tracy, QC.

Owners & Masters

In 1938-1946 she was owned by La Companie de Transport du Bas St. Laurent Ltee. QC Canada. (In 1963 her Canadian Register was closed and she was owned by USA interests.) In 1963-1968 she was owned by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newport News VA.

In 1968 she was owned by Deepsea Ventures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Tenneco).

Rebuilds

In 1964 she was rebuilt to 152.0' x 32.0' x 8.5'

References

recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 28/05/2025)

Continue your research

Related on Nauticapedia

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage

Donate

Support the Nauticapedia Project

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage for future generations — digitizing records, restoring photographs, and expanding our vessel collection.

Make a Donation