Locally Designed by Arthur Moscrop

Built by Mackenzie Barge and Derrick Company,

North Vancouver

Construction began 1940

Launched October 1941

Sea Trials Nov 1941

First served as patrol vessel for Canadian Navy till end of war

Post war registered to Straits Towing and Renamed “Burnaby Straits”

Repowered 1951 with larger 400hp Union P6 diesel engine (same engine still powers the vessel)

Engine weighs 36,000 lbs

Idles at 65rpm, Max 380rpm

Decommissioned as a working tug 1976

Purchased in 76/77

Converted to Livaboard/Passenger vessel and operated as a base for a fishing charter business.

Sold /Purchased in 2009 and used a private yacht.

Sold & Purchased 2014 by Remote West Coast Adventures

Underwent an extensive 6 year multimillion dollar refit to regain recertification as a TC approved passenger vessel.

Currently owned by Remote West Coast Adventures. Thank you Mark for the history.

Photographer: Captain Michael Boskovich or “Bosko”, who spent many years as the Captain of the Parry (the Union Jack’s sister-ship at the time this photo was taken) and sadly passed away in Jan 2021. He was a part time Skipper on the Union Jack when he passed away. The BC Coast lost a truly great person. I never had the chance to meet Michael before he passed but he did send me a few photos he took and I am honoured to be able to paint this one. I have been told that Bosko always had a smile on his face and he made life better, he made life fun.

Fine art prints are available in both 1 ½” thick canvas or fine art paper.

Canvas prints are Limited Edition (of 100) and come with a Certificate of Authenticity, are “ready to hang” and the sides are black.

Paper prints are open edition (not numbered and do not come with a certificate), and you would need to frame.

*All Prints are made to order, so please add approx. 3-4 weeks after ordering to be made and delivered

*Artist retains all rights to artwork for reproduction

These fine art prints are the perfect alternative to an original. Printed right here on Vancouver Island, these prints have the look and feel of something I have painted myself.

Canvas Print

The natural texture of the canvas creates prints that are often indistinguishable from the original artwork. Since they aren’t covered by glass, these prints offer vibrant, rich colors that can be enjoyed from any angle. The award-winning LYVE canvas features breathable, OBA-free, truly archival material, carefully finished with a satin coating. Certified by the Fine Art Trade Guild for over 100 years of archival quality, these prints come ready to hang with a sleek black side treatment. The stretcher bars are crafted from Paulownia wood—a strong, lightweight hardwood that is easy to work with, highly resistant to warping, decay, insects, and mold, and grows rapidly. Canvas prints make an excellent choice for wall art, as they offer a polished, tailored look without the need for an external frame.

Fine Art Paper

“Elegance Velvet” paper is a cold press paper, featuring a subtle texture similar to that of cold pressed watercolor paper. It weighs 300 gsm, giving it a substantial, heavy feel. Made from 100% cotton rag, it is naturally acid-free and archival, making it a standard choice for professional Fine Art reproduction prints. Its longevity is rated for over 100 years. As with most modern prints and papers, when properly stored and framed, they typically exceed the official 100-year rating for fade resistance and durability.