Identity area
Reference code
2022.029.0024, 0051-56
Title
Reference Lists
Date(s)
- March 1949 (Creation)
- April 1949 (Creation)
- May 1949 [predominantly] (Creation)
Level of description
Subseries
Extent and medium
7 leaves/booklets ; 46 x 23 cm or smaller
Context area
Name of creator
Capital Iron and Metals Company Limited
(1934-2022)
Administrative history
The Capital Iron & Metals Co. Ltd. was owned by the Greene family since it was founded in 1934 by Morris Greene, and was later taken over in 1972 by his son Ronald Greene. It used to be a ship-scrapping business and evolved to be a retailer for a number of items like camping and fishing equipment, patio furniture, cookware, tools, antiques, and nautical parts and pieces. From 1934 to 1971 Capital Iron and Metals had dismantled almost 100 ships. After the 2nd World War they started buying military surplus items and machinery parts, and also expanded to goods acquired in government auctions, distress sales and insurance claims. Ron’s daughter and son-in law, Mike Black, are the last owners of Capital Iron until it closed in 2022. Ron restored the façade of the buildings that house the company to their 1890s appearance which was recognized with the 1981 Award of Merit of the Hallmark Society and the 1982 Regional Award of Heritage Canada.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The following lists show what the ships were outfitted with including kitchen, main pantry, and mess tables. New list was made once more things were put into the ships, which is why there are multiple copies. The items in this series are clearly labeled or were in an envelope that was labelled with other Princess Marguerite items.
Princess Marguerite and Princess Patrician Electrical Spares Stored at Base Port
No. 730 “Princess Patricia” list of outfit supplied by shipbuilders. Chief engineer. March 1949
No. 730 “Princess Patricia” list of outfit supplied by shipbuilders. Chief engineer. April 1949
No. 730 “Princess Patricia” list of outfit supplied by shipbuilders. Chief engineer. March 1949
“Princess Marguerite” and “Princess Patricia” list of electrical plans “as fitted” owners copies. May 1949
Ship No 729“Princess Marguerite” and Ship No730 “Princess Patricia Electrical Spares Stored at base Port. May 1949.
Ship No 729“Princess Marguerite” and Ship No730 “Princess Patricia Electrical Spares. May 1949
Princess Marguerite and Princess Patrician Electrical Spares Stored at Base Port
No. 730 “Princess Patricia” list of outfit supplied by shipbuilders. Chief engineer. March 1949
No. 730 “Princess Patricia” list of outfit supplied by shipbuilders. Chief engineer. April 1949
No. 730 “Princess Patricia” list of outfit supplied by shipbuilders. Chief engineer. March 1949
“Princess Marguerite” and “Princess Patricia” list of electrical plans “as fitted” owners copies. May 1949
Ship No 729“Princess Marguerite” and Ship No730 “Princess Patricia Electrical Spares Stored at base Port. May 1949.
Ship No 729“Princess Marguerite” and Ship No730 “Princess Patricia Electrical Spares. May 1949
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restriction. Replace with: All requests for use must be made through the MMBC Research Request program (http://mmbc.bc.ca/collections/library-and-archives/research/). Please note that fees may apply.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
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Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
MMBC off-site storage. 41.1.6.