Ship Details

Keythera

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Photo Credit: Mike Rydqvist McCammon

 
 
Registry #1 369038 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN# 23907
 
Name 1 1976 Keythera Name 6
Name 2 Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1976 Place Bowser Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 47' x ? x ?
Builder Thames Boat Works Ltd. (Cyril Thames) Measurement (metric) 14.2m x 4.5m x 2.2m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 35.96 Type 1 Fishboat, general
Registered Tonnage 13.82 Type 2 Yacht, power-cruiser
Engine 176bhp diesel engine (1976) Engine Manufacture Gardner Engine Co., Manchester UK
Repower Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1976 she was owned by Gareth D. Jones (MO), Nanaimo BC Canada. In 1976-1977 she was owned by John G. Margetia (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada. In 1977-1991 she was owned by John Margetis Fishing Inc., Port Alberni BC Canada. In 1992-1999 she was owned by J. Walters Enterprises Ltd., Qualicum Beach BC Canada. In 2001 she was owned by Moon Dancer Fishing Co. Ltd., Nanoose Bay BC Canada. In 2003 she was owned by PC Fishing Co. Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada. In 2004-2025 she was owned by Worldwide Seafoods (1997) Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.
 
Fate Afloat in 2025 Date 0000-00-00
 
Named Features
Significance of Name The boat was named for the Greek island where John Margetis' parents were from - Keythera (Kythira) Greece.
 
Anecdotes
The Canada List of Shipping (1977-1978) states that Gareth Jones was the original owner. However. Eric J. Braden (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 25/04/2019) states that "I believe John Margetis was the original owner. At the time it was John Margetis who seemed to be the owner as he was overseeing the construction. The boat was named for the Greek island where his parents were from - Keythera (Kythira) Greece." Mergetis actually assumed ownership from Gareth Jones. "vessel used to catch mostly spot prawns but is used for various other fisheries throughout the year such as FAS salmon & tuna."
 
References
Canada List of Shipping; https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Record?app=fonandcol&IdNumber=6364615&q=Ship%20Registration%20Keythera&ecopy=e011461198 (website viewed 18/11/2024); https://worldwideseafoods.ca/fleet.html (website viewed 03/03/2035);
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