Geschichte
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1930 by Fellows & Stewart Inc. in Los Angeles, CA.
Historische Notizen
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia) stated "Once underway, our eye was caught by a classic wooden yacht at the free anchorage off Harbor Island. Digital magic again took care of the distance, and she proved to have the name CONTENT. I couldn't find her under U.S. flag, then looked at the photo, and she's flying what looks like a British flag. It might be one of the territories, but I don't see a device on it. I did find a few hints on Wooden Boat, and a few (partly wrong) ones on Shipspotting, but I was able to put together her history from that.
She was built by Fellows & Stewart on Terminal Island in 1930 as CONTENT (229784).
She had that name up through 1941, when she was renamed TAKU. I can't find evidence of any military service for her, but if she was a "small boat," I'm unlikely to have a record of that.
In the 1950's she was briefly WILLIAM BOOTH for the Salvation Army, then went back to being TAKU."
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1930 she was owned by Ezra Fitch, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1935 she was owned by Freeman Lang, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1965 she was owned by Roy P. Chase, Seattle WA USA.
In 1988-2003 she was owned by Bruce G. Knierum, Stuart Island BC Canada.
In 2011-2024 she was owned by Bruce G. Knierum, Qualicum Beach BC Canada.
Referenzen
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
