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This page is dedicated to the classic working vessel Providence built in Denmark in 1903, and to all who have voyaged on her past and present.
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- Built: 1903, N. Nielsen & Son, Frederikshavn, DK
- Worked in the North Sea as Anchor seiner
- Commandeered by Germany in WWII
- Worked in Royal Danish Navy and Danish Maritime Home Guard
- Bought by Peter Thor Watson in 1978 and sailed to Victoria, BC.
- Major refit by Peter Watson in 1984
- Caribbean adventures with Peter and his family
- Converted to a fish packer by Peter and worked on BC coa

st for 17yrs.
- 2003 retired from packing on 100th birthday
- Currently home base is Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site, Steveston BC. Under the command of Simon Fawkes desperately seeking new adventures.

05/06/2023

Calm mornings ✨

05/03/2023

Sun on your face and that salty breeze in your hair ☀️.

05/03/2023

Keep a look out for us in the Salish Sea and give us a 👋🏼.

Offering regularly scheduled crossings from Vancouver to Port Sidney and back, as well as private charters and day sails.

Get in touch through the link in our bio to book!

05/02/2023

Come along for the ride ⛵️.

Now offering regular scheduled 2 night, 3 day voyages in the Gulf Islands with departure options from Vancouver and Port Sidney.

Visit the link in our bio for more information.

We’re hiring a Captain this season! Get in touch through email at simon@providence1903.com Looking forward to hearing fr...

04/29/2023

We’re hiring a Captain this season!

Get in touch through email at [email protected]

Looking forward to hearing from you.

04/27/2023

West Coast Island hopping 🌲

04/14/2023

What’s another word for a rope on a sailboat?

Come learn some terminology, and a whole lot more, this Summer ☀️.

04/11/2023

Planning to explore our coast more Summer? Booking is the first step 😊.

We will be making regular trips in and around the Gulf Islands this season, come sail with us.

Find more information through the link in our bio and start planning!

04/06/2023

There’s nothing like the feeling of wind in the sails, especially if you’re the one who help hoist them 💨.

Learn how to sail on a Tall Ship this Summer. Book through the link in our bio.

04/04/2023

Wild and free ✨

Captured by:

03/29/2023

The sun is peaking through this week, make sure you get outside and enjoy it before the weather turns again ⛅️.

03/22/2023

Caption taking it all in. If only all days at sea were this calm 🌊.

03/20/2023

Jump into Summer planning early this year. The warmer months are calling 🌞.

🔗 Link in bio for charter pricing.

03/16/2023

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sail? Or pull a couple ropes and say you did? 😉

This season, on an 80ft tall ship, is your chance.

03/09/2023

Jobs fill your pockets, adventure fills your soul.

03/05/2023

It’s March and you know what that means? We’re that much closer to sunny days on deck 😊

03/04/2023

Warmer days are just around the corner 🌊

12/21/2022

Snow day

12/10/2022

If your dreaming of sailing with us next summer, now would be a good time to get in touch. Weekends in July and Aug 2023 already booking up 😎

11/24/2022

Evening visitors 🌙

11/24/2022

Looking ahead to some winter projects. Stay tuned! 🙃

11/24/2022

The sun has set on our Summer season and it’s time for some winter projects! Stay tuned 🙃

10/27/2022

Beautifully curated cocktails for a x dinner on deck this Summer.

To say we already really miss this kind of weather is an understatement!

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09/30/2022

Captain

Simon has always been passionate about sailing. He continues to dedicate his time and expertise to preserving our coast line in hopes that others can experience its beauty, for years to come.

09/24/2022

Heading into the weekend like…

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09/22/2022

In full sail ✨

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09/06/2022

Birds eye view of great people on a beautiful day 😉

Stretching out this season as long as possible ☀️

09/03/2022

The life of freedom, open air and adventure 👌🏽

09/01/2022

Life at sea is the life for me (us) 🤙🏽

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08/29/2022

The sun is slowly setting on Summer 2022 but we have every intention of making the most of these days.

Address

Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive
Vancouver, BC
V7E6P3

Website

http://providence1903.com/

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Videos

Farmer Sailor Chef Pilot Teaser

The journey has officially begun! ⛵️ We set sail on our Farmer.Sailor.Chef voyage last summer and the teaser for our first episode is finally ready. Thank you to the team at ecologyst for capturing these beautiful moments, to Chef Kyle Green Artichoke Private Chef and Catering Services for preparing an impeccable meal, to Teddy Cosco (@castandiron on IG) for the catch of the day, and to Stowel Lake Farm for inviting us on to your amazing farm to teach us about your intricate ecosystems. Full episode to be released this summer, stay tuned!