Series consists of records relating to the correspondence between members of the Steamship Inspectors Office including the Chairman, Senior Steamship Inspectors and Steamship Inspectors, amongst others regarding inspections done before and after the requisition of vessels for the second world war. There is also additional correspondence, including with the owners of the vessels.

Built in 1942 in Brentwood Bay and was promptly requisitioned by the Navy as a tender at HMCS Nanden in Comox. One report in the file states that Takseko was formerly “Nhpeye”.
Correspondence in the file is regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between AA Stephens, HG Robinson, Capt. AD Curry (E) RCN HMC Dockyard, and GL Stephens E/C RCN HMC Dockyard. In the file there are reports on the inspections of the hull and machinery.