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Mitchell Bay was built in 1937 in Alert Bay by Sharp Shipyards as a fishing boat. In 1939 she was requisitioned into the Fishermen’s Reserve as a minesweeper Auxiliary and a tender to HMCS Givenchy, HMCS Givenchy II.
The correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War in the file is between JT Edmond, TM Stephen, and TH Evans. There are mostly reports in this file that cover the general condition of the hull; the general condition of machinery; main conversion, alterations, repairs and renewals; return of Mitchell Bay Inspection; cylinder Measurements 8” Bore.

San Tomas was built in 1938 by AC Benson Shipyard Ltd in Vancouver as a seiner fishing boat. Requisitioned into the fishermen’s Reserve in 1940 as a patrol, and as a tender to HMCS Givenchy and HMCS Givenchy II.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between TH Evans, JT Edmond, AA Stephens, and FA Willsher. It also contains reports which are: cylinder measurements; May 1944 Inspection of hull; May 1944 general condition of machinery; July 1940 general condition of Machinery (done at Armstrong Bros. Shipyard); January 1940 Inspection of Hull; main reconversion, alterations, repairs and renewals.

Correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between HG Robinson, JT Edmond, WJR Beech, FA Willsher, with reference to AA Stephens.

Built in 1926 by the Rodd Brothers in Victoria as a power-cruiser yacht. In 1941 she was requisitioned and served at HMCS Naden in Comox BC.
Correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens and the Acting Senior Steamship Inspector in Vancouver. The reports on the condition of the hull and machinery were done by Jas Brydon.

Built in 1940 at Stanley Park Shipyards as a seiner fishing boat. Between 1942-1944 she was used as a patrol vessel and tender to HMCS Givenchy II, and was crewed by Fishermen’s Reserve.
There is correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, TH Evans, and TM Stephen. The file is mostly reports, with inspection reports on the hull and machinery from both 1944 and 1942, along with main reconversion repairs and renewals, cylinder readings and a report on the annual inspectuion.

Built in 1942 in Prince Rupert by Matsumoto Boatworks as a fishing seiner. It was requisitioned in 1942 as a patrol vessel and as a tender to HMCS Givenchy II.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, HG Robinson, and FA Willsher, with a report from A Farrow. There are reports of the inspection of the hull and the genereal condition of machinery.

Vega I was built in 1940 as a fish troller. She was requisitioned from 1941 to 1942 by the RCAF
Correspondence in the file is regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, DHP Johnson, AA Alexander, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, HG Robinson, and RC Blyth. The reports are on the general condition of machinery and hull.

A photo of 4 men on boat holding what appears to be a small harpoon gun. The image appears to have been enlarged. The photo is blurry.

A photo of a whale in a whaling station, with a majority of the photo being taken up by the whale’s body. Photo held onto the green mat board by one side. Enlarged reproduction of original photograph. The photo is blurry. Photograph by Bill Mason.

A photo of a man on the rigging of a whaling vessel almost to the top of the mast. Enlarged reproduction of original photograph. The photo is blurry. Photograph by Bill Mason.