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Gudvangen

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Registry #1 156829 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1932 Gudvangen Name 6
Name 2 Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1932 Place Prince Rupert Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 33.6' x 10.1' x 3.5'
Builder Wahl, Edward Measurement (metric) ?m x ?m x ?m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 11.49 Type 1 Fishboat, general
Registered Tonnage 7.81 Type 2
Engine 20bhp diesel engine (1932) Engine Manufacture (nk)
Repower Repowered with a 150bhp gasoline engine by Chrysler Corp. Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1932-1949 she was owned by Jacob I. Pedersen, Prince Rupert BC Canada. In 1949-1954 she was owned by Arne Eyolfoson, Prince Rupert BC Canada. In 1954-1956 she was owned by Richard C. Strachman (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada. In 1956-1958 she was owned by John Lazorek, Prince Rupert BC Canada. In 1958-1960 she was owned by Ronald Gilfoy (MO), Prince Rupert BC Canada. In 1960-1963 she was owned by John J. Mclean, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 1963-08-26
 
Named Features
Significance of Name
 
Anecdotes
On August 26, 1963 this vessel exploded, caught fire and sank at the south end of Arthur Pass BC Canada.
 
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); https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Record?app=fonandcol&IdNumber=5591210&q_type_1=q&q_1=ship%20registration%20156829&ecopy=e011446376_240 (website viewed 09/08/2025);
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