Vessel Profile

Flamingo (I)

Flamingo (I)
Photo: Richmond Archives

Story

This fishboat, trawler was built in 1885 by Earles Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. Ltd. in Hull.

Historical Notes

In 1937 this vessel was broken up by Capital Iron & Metals Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1885 she was owned by UK interests.

In 1914-1935 she was owned by the Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1935-1936 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain Absalom Freeman, Captain Walter Dass; Captain Josiah Gosse;

Named Features

Flamingo Rock (BC); Flamingo Inlet (BC);

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