Ship Details

R.K. 23

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Registry #1 154937 (Canada) Registry #2 M.584 (RCAF) Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1928 R.K. 23 Name 6
Name 2 1943 M.584 (R.C.A.F.) Name 7
Name 3 1947 R.K. 23 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1928 Place New Westminster Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 59.4' x 20.1' x 3.7'
Builder McKeen, Stanley S. Measurement (metric) 18.11m x 6.13m x 1.13m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 75.37 Type 1 Scow, Large
Registered Tonnage 75.37 Type 2
Engine Engine Manufacture (nk)
Repower Propulsion Non-powered
Rebuilds Call Sign
Pendant  # M.584 Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1928-1931 she was owned by Ryotaro Kita, Vancouver BC Canada. In 1936 she was owned by Nanaimo Shipyards Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada. In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada. In 1942 her ownership transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishing Vessel Disposal Committee). In 1942 she was owned by Stanley McKean, Vancouver, BC Canada. In 1943 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1947-2006 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 2006-12-05
 
Named Features
Significance of Name The initials R.K. stood for Ryotaro Kita.
 
Anecdotes
 
 
References
Canada List of Shipping; RG12 Reel T-11842 (R.K. 23) RG12 Reel T-11593 (R.K. 23); RG 12 Volume 5394 Old war assets - Surplus ship lists; Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018);
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