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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.

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.

Algie was built in 1929 in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia by Shelbourne Shipbuilders Ltd. In 1935 she was moved to Prince Rupert, BC. 1938-1945 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd, Vancouver. She was a part of the Fishermen’s Reserve fleet from September to November 1939. She sank in 1943.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between FA Willsher, HG Robinson, JT Edmond and reports by JT Edmond on the inspection of machinery was done at the Old DryDock in Esquimalt and the inspection of the hull was done at Point Hope shipyards.

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.

Chamiss Bay was built in 1928 in Vancouver by WR Menchions & Co. Ltd. as a seiner fishing boat for the Nanaimo Shipyards. 1942 ownership was seized from the Japanese owners and transferred to the The Crown and was requisitioned for the Fishermen’s Reserve as a patrol vessel, a DEMS vessel and as a tender to HMCS Chatham.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, AA Stephens, HG Robinson, and FA Willsher. It also contains reports on work found necessary and carried out, and reports on hull and machinery conditions, and cylinder bore dimensions.

Maraudor was built in 1918 in Washington State by the US Navy Yard as a submarine chaser. It said that she had operated as a rum runner. In 1930-1931 she was owned by Pacific and Foreign Navigation Co. Vancouver and then subsequent other BC owners. In 1939 she was requisitioned for the Fishermen’s Reserve as a patrol boat.

The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between TM Stephen, AA Stephens, Comdr. CI Hinchcliffe (E) HMC Dockyard Esquimalt, JT Edmond, HG Robinson, RC Blyth, AA Young. There are also the following reports: Cylinder Measurement, Crank Shift Readings, general condition of machinery, inspection of hull (made at Yarrows).

Emoh was built in 1912 by WR Menchions & Co Ltd in Vancouver as a power-cruiser yacht. In 1940 she was requisitioned for a Fishermen’s Reserve crew as a Canadian Naval Harbour Service Auxiliary and later as a Canadian Naval Boom Attendant Vessel, and a tender to HMCS Nanden III.

Correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War in the file is between, TH Evans, AA Stephens, TM Stephen, FA Willsher, HG Robinson, JT Edmond, and VG Brodeur. There is also reports on the inspection of machinery and hull from both June 7th 1945 and 15-16 July 1940 done at the Naval Dockyard in Esquimalt.

Chamiss Bay was built in 1928 in Vancouver by WR Menchions & Co. Ltd. as a seiner fishing boat for the Nanaimo Shipyards. 1942 ownership was seized from the Japanese owners and transferred to the The Crown and was requisitioned for the Fishermen’s Reserve as a patrol vessel, a DEMS vessel and as a tender to HMCS Chatham.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, AA Stephens, HG Robinson, and FA Willsher. It also contains reports on work found necessary and carried out, and reports on hull and machinery conditions, and cylinder bore dimensions.