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Series consists of records relating to the correspondence between members of the Steamship Inspectors Office including the Chairman, Senior Steamship Inspectors and Steamship Inspectors, amongst others regarding inspections done before and after the requisition of vessels for the second world war. There is also additional correspondence, including with the owners of the vessels.

Barmar was built in 1937 by Boeing Aircraft (Canada) Ltd in Vancouver as a power-cruiser yacht. She was requisitioned by the Royal Canadian Fishermen’s Reserve fleet where she was used as a patrol boat. The file is correspondence between TM Stephen and AA Stephens regarding the return of Barmar to the owners Standard Shipping Co. Ltd (owners during 1937-1945) after her requisition for the Second World War. She has had many owners since, and although she did sink in 2003 her registry was still open as of 2019.

BC Pilot Boat No1 was built in 1927 by Atagi Boat Works in Steveston, BC as a pilot boat. She was owned by Canadian Pilots Ltd, Vancouver and the British Columbia Pilotage Authority, Victoria, amongst others. She was also owned by the Minister of Transport but was acting as Pilotage Authority for the Pilotage District of BC. File contains reports on general condition of Machinery from AA Stephens, report on hull, and other correspondence.

Built in 1928 in Vancouver by Hoffar-Beeching Shipyards Ltd for the American Can Co.Ltd., Vancouver. In 1940 she was requisitioned by the Royal Canadian Navy Fishermen’s Reserve where she was used as a patrol boat in World War 2.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between TM Stephen, AA Stephens, TH Evans and Jas Brydon. It also contains the Report on the general condition of the hull, the Report on General Condition of machinery from1940 by Jas Brydon (Steamship Inspector Victoria) and the same reports from 1945 by AA Stephens.

Built in 1939 in Vancouver by WR Menchions & Co. Ltd. as a seine fishing boat for Captain Roland J Roberts. She was requisitioned for the Fishermen’s Reserve that year and was used as patrol boat as well as a tender to HMCS Givenchy and HMCS Chatham. In lieu of repairs and alterations upon her return in 1945 Captain Roberts was given a cash settlement.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, TM Stephen, Ltd Cdr RJ Roberts RCNR C/O Flleet mail office, the Chairman of the Board of Steamship Inspection (possibly FA Willsher). There are reports on the hull and machinery from 1939 and 1945. The inspections in 1939 were done at Menchions Shipyard, Vancouver. There is also a report on the Main conversion, Alterations and repairs needed to be done.

The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between HG Robinson, AA Stephens, FA Willsher, WJR Beech, and JT Edmond. One such correspondence mentions attending the Kyuquot Trollers Co-operative Association Convention.

Departure Bay was built in 1928 in Nanimo as a fishpacker. 1937-1942 she was owned by Nanaimo Shipyards. She was seized in 1942 from the Japanese owners and ownership was transferred to the The Crown and requisitioned into Fishermen’s Reserve as a patrol vessel. She went underwent extensive repairs after being burned and sunk while in naval service.

Departure Bay No.2 was built in 1928 in Nanaimo. 1936-1942 she was owned by Nanimo Shipyards. She was seized in 1942 from her Japanese owners and ownership was transferred to the The Crown and was requisitioned into the Fishermen’s Reserve as a patrol boat and tender to HMCS Givenchy, HMCS Givency II, and HMCS Chatham under the name HMCS Valdes.

The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, HG Robinson, and TH Evans. It also contains reports for Departure Bay No.2 from January 22, 1942 on the inspection of the hull and inspection of machinery which were made at Yarrows. The owner being Nanaimo Shipyards Ltd. two pieces of correspondence mention Loyal No.2.

Ednorina was built in 1927 by Clyde Shipbuilding & Drydock Co Ltd in Vancouver as a seiner fishing boat. The RCN requisitioned her as a tug and boom defence tender at Prince Rupert.
Correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between Victoria Steamship Inspector Boomer, TM Stephen, TH Evans, AA Stephens, the Rear Admiral, RCN, CO PC and the Officer Commanding Pacific Coast HMC Dockyard Esquimalt. Included are two reports from March 20th 1946 on inspection reports on the hull and machinery.

Empress of Asia was built in 1913 by the Fairfield Shipbuilding & engineering Co. Ltd. in Scotland, sponsored by GM Bosworth (wife of the Vice-President of the CPR). She was owned by the CPR from 1913-1942. In 1914-1916, 1918-1919 she was in Admirality service as a troopship, and otherwise was in Pacific service. In 1942 she was bombed by Japanese planes and sunk 16 miles from Singapore. The wreck was salvaged after the war.

Empress of Russia was built in 1912 by the Fairfield Shipbuilding & engineering Co. Ltd. in Scotland, sponsored by Mrs. W. Beauclerk (daughter of Sir T. Shaughnessy the Chairman of the CPR). Owned by CPR in 1912-1945. In 1914-1916 she was an armed merchant cruiser, 1918-1919 and 1940-1945 was a troopship on Atlantic service, and otherwise was in Pacific service.

The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between Captain E. Aikman Manager of the Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd, AA Stephens, FA Willsher, AG Donald the Assistant Superintendent Engineer for Fairfield Shipbuilding, W Metcalf, Ministry of Shipping in London.

Cetoma was built in 1942 in Victoria as a fish troller and would become a patrol vessel for the RCAF. There is correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between Robt. Rennie the Senior Surveyor of Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and AA Stephens. Also Flight Lieut. DHP Johnson with the Western Air Command for the RCAF, FA Willsher, AA Alexander, JT Edmond, and HG Robinson. There is a report from August 1942 on the general condition of the hull.