On Oct. 22, 2023, the Native III sunk at the wharf in Port Alberni – an integral part of the Bamfield fishing fleet.
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On October 2nd, after 75 years as an integral part of the Bamfield fishing fleet, the Native III sunk at the wharf in Port Alberni.
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Donate to the Bamfield Historical Society, and receive an historical print
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