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Hillier Queen

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Registry #1 179397 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN# 28170
 
Name 1 1948 Hillier Queen Name 6
Name 2 1963 San Jolyne III Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1948 Place Tofino Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 44.7' x 14' x 5.9'
Builder Wingen, Hilmar Thomas Measurement (metric) 13.62m x 4.27m x 1.80m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 29.08 Type 1 Fishboat, general
Registered Tonnage 18.45 Type 2
Engine 135hp engine (1948) Engine Manufacture Murphy Diesel Co., Milwaukee WI
Repower Repowered in 1960 with a 147hp diesel engine by General Motors Corp., Detroit MI USA Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds Call Sign VXJS
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1948-1963 she was owned by George B. Hillier (MO), Ucluelet BC Canada. In 1963-1975 she was owned by John R. Harestad, Bella Coola BC Canada. In 1975-1985 she was owned by Glen I. Gadsden, Ladysmith BC Canada. In 1985-1993 she was owned by Carl S. Nelson, Chilanko BC Canada. In 1995-2001 she was owned by James R. Muckle, Comox BC Canada. In 2003-2004 she was owned by Daniel B. Fretts, Gillies Bay BC Canada. In 2012-2025 she was owned by John A. Hegyi, Madeira Park BC Canada.
 
Fate Afloat in 2025 Date 0000-00-00
 
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References
Canada List of Shipping; https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/4/vrqs-srib/eng/vessel-registrations/details/179397 (website viewed 29/08/2025); https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Record?app=fonandcol&IdNumber=6377929&q_type_1=q&q_1=ship%20registration%20179397&ecopy=e011473380 (website viewed 29/08/2025);
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