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Correspondence – MV “Emoh”
2022.028.0026 · Item · June-July 1940
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

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.

 Clarkson, John A.
Correspondence – Motor Yacht “Norsal”
2022.028.0038 · Item · October-December 1944
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Norsal was built in 1931 in Vancouver for Powell River Co. Ltd. by W.R. Menchions with a Fairbanks-Morse Co Ltd. Engine. She was requisitioned 1939-1945 and used as a patrol boat.
There is correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between TM Stephen, AA Stephens and TH Evans. The reports in the file are: general condition of hull, general condition of machinery, port engine cylinder liner, and Reconditioning and repairs necessary upon turning back to owners from Naval Service.

 Clarkson, John A.
Correspondence – Fishpacker “Allaverdy”
2022.028.0021 · Item · 10 November 1939
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

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.

 Clarkson, John A.
Correspondence – Fishing Boat “Joan W. II”
2022.028.0032 · Item · 29 April 1944
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Joan W. II was built in 1937 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. as a fishing boat. Requisitioned 1939-1944 she was a part of the Fishermen’s Reserve as a Minesweeper Auxiliaries and tender to HMCS Givenchy.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between JT Edmond, TM Stephen, TH Evans and reports by JT Edmond on machinery and hull inspections as well as cylinder measurements and main reconversion, alterations and repairs.

 Clarkson, John A.
Correspondence – “Loyal No.2”
2022.028.0033 · Item · 2 January 1942
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

Loyal No.2 was built in 1930 by W.R. Menchions & Co. Ltd. as a fishpacker for West Coast Fishing Co based in Ucluelet who owned it until 1941. She was seized in 1941 from her Japanese owners and ownership was transferred to the The Crown and requisitioned by the Fishermen’s Reserve were she served as a patrol boat.

The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between HG Robinson, AA Stephens, WJR Beech and report on the inspection of hull.

 Clarkson, John A.
Correspondence – “Chamiss Bay”
2022.028.0031 · Item · February-March 1942
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

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.

 Clarkson, John A.
Correspondence – “Chamiss Bay”
2022.028.0031 · Item · February-March 1942
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds

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.

 Clarkson, John A.