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Originally built in 1913 in Tacoma Washington in 1918 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railways Steamships Services and was put on Gulf Islands service. During 1930-1961 ownership was transferred to the Gulf Islands Ferry Company. In 1930 she was rebuilt in Victoria at Point Hope Marine railway. In 1956 she was rebuilt with an increased car capacity. In 1964 she was owned by the BC Ferry Authority and was used on the Swartz Bay – Fulford Harbour Service. In 1966 she was used as a supply store for fishermen. The plan is drawn by Noel W. Baker.

Built in 1912 by the Collingwood Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. as a Canadian government lighthouse tender. In 1930-1940 she was owned by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries in Ottawa and from 1940 to 1970 she was owned by the Minister of Transport. She was in service for 55 years. Drawn by CRA and traced by PBT. Written right next to the information in pen is Yarrows Ltd. Collingwood Shipyard (1883-1986) located on the Great Lakes built over 200 ships including 23 warships for the Second World War. It was acquired by Canada Steamship Lines in 1945.

Betty L is a fishpacker tug. Built in 1926 in Meteghan, Nova Scotia she was owned by South Shore Packers Ltd until 1934. In 1937 she was sold to owners in Vancouver. 1942-1965 she was owned by London Fish Co. Ltd., Vancouver and has had even more owners since including some in Washington State. From 2009-2010 she was being refit in Port Townsend. She had a Fairbanks Morse Co. engine. Correspondence between HG Robinson, JT Edmond, FA Willsher, and Lt Colonel H Allen regarding the condition of the hull and machinery for the requisition of Betty L for the second World War.

Haro was built in 1910 in Vancouver where she was owned by the British Columbia Mills Tug & barge Co.Ltd. 1943-1944 she was requisitioned as a Canadian Naval Auxiliary Vessel/Tender

Correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War in the file is between TM Stephen, AA Stephens, TH Evans and Mr Cliff & BC Mills Towing Co. Ltd.. The reports in the file cover the general condition of underwater hull and fittings, the general condition of hull, general condition of boiler and machinery. One leaf mentions MV “Barmar”.

New America was built in 1939 in Victoria by the Armstrong Bros. Shipyards with an Vivian Engine Works Ltd. Engine. She was requisitioned in 1941 for towing and general duties at Esquimalt.
There is correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, TM Stephen, TH Evans, HG Robinson, JT Edmond, FA Willsher, and Liet. Comdr. R.Sadd (E), RCN Dockyard, Esquimalt. There is also occasional correspondence with the owner T Charlton who is related to Andres and George Ltd.
The 5 reports from 1945 are: the general condition of the hull, general condition of the machinery and information about the Vivian engine. The reports from 1941 are inspection of hull and the report on general condition of machinery.

Mildailian was requisitioned in 1942. The file is correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between HG Robinson, AA Stephens, WJR Beech with reference to TH Evan and the owner of the vessel Mr. JA Meagher.

Saravan was built in 1938 by Stanley park Shipyards and was in service as a harbour tug in Victoria. Named after the wife, Sarah Nelson, of the original 1938-1940 owner William F. Nelson. In 1940 she was owned by Harry Van Froome. She was requisitioned 1940-1942 as a harbour auxiliary and as a boom defence tug and as a tender at HMCS Naden III in Comox BC.
The correspondence in the file is regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between TM Stephen, AA Stephens, TH Evans. The reports from June 27, 1945 are on the inspection of the hull and the general condition of machinery.

Correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between JT Edmond, HGR, OC Military District No11, Lt-Colonel Hugh Allan DAQMG MD No11. There are quotes sent by Island Tug & Barge Co. Ltd. and Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co Ltd for a water scow. In one letter there is discussion of the cost of towing to Yorke Island.

Built in 1937 by Boeing Aircraft (Canada) Ltd for Nootka Packing Co. as a seiner fishing boat. Requisitioned 1940-1944 for the RCAF while crewed by the Fishermen’s Reserve although she is not officially a part of the Reserve.
Correspondence in the file is regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between JT Edmond, HG Robinson, VG Brodeur, and FA Willsher.

She was built in 1913 by Rennie Forrest SE and Dry Dock Co. Ltd. in Wivenhoe Essex. She was converted into a yacht in 1927 when she was bought by Vancouver based Captain JW Hobbs, and then was bought by Eric Hamber the Lt. Governor of BC. She was requisitioned 1941-1946 for the Fishermen’s reserve and was examination vessel at Esquimalt. The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between TH Evans and AA Stephens.