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Bimbo (I)

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Registry #1 154856 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1929 Bimbo (I) Name 6
Name 2 1958c Pamela (I) Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1929 Place Victoria Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 30.1' x 9.8' x 4.5'
Builder Yoneda, Tomotaro Measurement (metric) ?m x ?m x ?m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 14.74 Type 1 Fishboat, general
Registered Tonnage 9.98 Type 2
Engine 1hp engine (1929); Engine Manufacture (nk)
Repower Repowered with a 77bhp engine (1957c); Repowered with a 85bhp diesel engine by Vauxhall Motors Ltd. Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds In 1960 she was rebuilt by Tofino Marine Service Ltd. at Tofino BC. Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1931 she was owned by Roland G. Christy, Victoria BC. In 1958 she was owned by Ralph H. Burch (MO), Qualicum Beach BC. In 1961-1962 she was owned by Eric W. Erickson, Tofino BC. In 1962-1970 she was owned by David P. Morris, Victoria BC. In 1970 she was owned by John Prokopchuk (MO), Port Alberni BC.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 1970-07-22
 
Named Features
Significance of Name
 
Anecdotes
On April 26, 1970 this vessel foundered and sank near Pachena Lighthouse, Cape Beale BC.
 
References
Canada List of Shipping; http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_t11929/994?r=0&s=4 ;
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