Series consists of ship plans relating to John Clarkson’s position as the Nautical Inspector for Transport Canada. The breakdown of the 14 ship plans is: Island Princess (3), Jefferson (1), PacifiCat Explorer (5), Estevan (2), Stern Wheel Steamer (1), Indianapolis (1), Cheakamus (1).

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.

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.

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. 1930-1961 ownership was transferred to the Gulf Islands Ferry Company. 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.