Vessel Profile

Five Princes

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1946 by Cow Bay Boat Works (Crawley Didricksen) in Prince Rupert, BC.

Historical Notes

On December 22, 1971 this vessel foundered at Chatham Sound BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1946-1955 she was owned by John Prince (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1955-1964 she was owned by Albert G. Prince and Jack T. Prince (MO), both of Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1964-1968 she was owned by Niels Peder Mark, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1968-1972 she was owned by Five Princes Fishing Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1970 with a 230bhp diesel engine by Cummins Engine Co., Columbus IL USA

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
  • Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Thursday December 23, 1971 page 1
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