From 1947 to 1968, Messenger 111 served as a missionary vessel, bringing medical spiritual comfort to Vancouver Islands West Coat. She was featured in the book “Splendor from the Sea” and in 1954 Life Magazine. Messenger has served as a pleasure vessel since 1968. Her modern history includes the development of Scotty fishing products, including the SCOTTY Downrigger through the 1990’s. Messenger has undergone a slow but steady rebuild since 2001 by well known and respected shipwrights Ted Knowles of Victoria and Chris Earl of Gronlunds boatyard of Vancouver. Her propulsion is a Gardner 6LW, giving 7 knots at 1.5 Gallons per hour.
