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Correspondence – “Cooperator III”

• 2022.028.0024
• Item
• February-March 1943

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, FA Willsher, WJR Beech, and JT Edmond. Primarily telegrams, as well as one copy of a letter from WJR Beech with the DND letterhead.

Clarkson, John A.

Correspondence – MV “Emoh”

• 2022.028.0026
• Item
• June-July 1940

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Emoh was built in 1912 by WR Menchions & Co Ltd in Vancouver as a power-cruiser yacht. In 1940 she was requisitioned for a Fishermen’s Reserve crew as a Canadian Naval Harbour Service Auxiliary and later as a Canadian Naval Boom Attendant Vess...

Clarkson, John A.

Correspondence – Fishing boat “Cape Beale”

• 2022.028.0027
• Item
• March-May 1944

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Built in 1925 by Arnet & Berg in Vancouver as a seiner fishing boat. In 1939 Cape Beale was requisition into the Fishermen’s Reserve fleet as a Minesweeper auxiliary and 1942-1944 she served as a tender to HMCS Givenchy. Correspondence regardi...

Clarkson, John A.

Correspondence – “HC Forty Two” ex “Ednorina”

• 2022.028.0028
• Item
• February-March 1946

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Ednorina was built in 1927 by Clyde Shipbuilding & Drydock Co Ltd in Vancouver as a seiner fishing boat. The RCN requisitioned her as a tug and boom defence tender at Prince Rupert. Correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for th...

Clarkson, John A.

Correspondence – “Cetoma”

• 2022.028.00030
• Item
• 7-15 August 1942

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Cetoma was built in 1942 in Victoria as a fish troller and would become a patrol vessel for the RCAF. There is correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between Robt. Rennie the Senior Surveyor of Lloyd’s Regi...

Clarkson, John A.

Correspondence – “Empress of Asia" & “Empress of Russia”

• 2022.028.0029
• Item
• 20 December 1939

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Empress of Asia was built in 1913 by the Fairfield Shipbuilding & engineering Co. Ltd. in Scotland, sponsored by GM Bosworth (wife of the Vice-President of the CPR). She was owned by the CPR from 1913-1942. In 1914-1916, 1918-1919 she was in A...

Clarkson, John A.

Correspondence – “BC Pilot Boat No.1”

• 2022.028.0018
• Item
• 29 December 1939-20 January 1940

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

BC Pilot Boat No1 was built in 1927 by Atagi Boat Works in Steveston, BC as a pilot boat. She was owned by Canadian Pilots Ltd, Vancouver and the British Columbia Pilotage Authority, Victoria, amongst others. She was also owned by the Minister of ...

Clarkson, John A.

Correspondence-MV "Betty L"

• 2022.028.0016
• Item
• 25 April-1 May, 1940

Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Betty L is a fishpacker tug. Built in 1926 in Meteghan, Nova Scotia she was owned by South Shore Packers Ltd until 1934. In 1937 she was sold to owners in Vancouver. 1942-1965 she was owned by London Fish Co. Ltd., Vancouver and has had even more ...

Clarkson, John A.