Vessel Profile

Lou-Ann I

Lou-Ann I
Photo: Stephen Cropper

Story

This work boat was built in 1936 in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Stephen Cropper (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 15/05/2017) states that "In the 1930s this vessel was a floating store based in Alert Bay, but ran as far as Prince Rupert. This vessel serviced the small communities in between."

Owners & Masters

In 1936 she was owned by Lynton Herbert Boyce, Alert Bay BC Canada.

In 1942-1984 she was owned by The British Yukon Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

She was owned by Lonnie L. Philpott.

Repower

Repowered with a 26hp engine (1957c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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