Providence Sail Cargo

Providence Sail Cargo 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.

- 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.

The sun is hot, the water is warm(ish), and our calendar is booking up.We have lots of options for you to sail with us t...
05/28/2025

The sun is hot, the water is warm(ish), and our calendar is booking up.

We have lots of options for you to sail with us this summer!

June & September
⛵️Howe Sound 4hr Cruise: $165
⛵️Vancouver Sunset Sail: $125

July & August
⛵️Gulf Island 3hr Cruise: $145
⛵️Sidney Sunset Sails: $125
⛵️Overnight Adventures: $685

*Private Charter bookings are open all season, based on availability. Call 604-725-0600 for more information.

Booking and all other info can be accessed through our website: www.providence1903.com

Our trips are mapped out for this summer and Providence is ready for some new adventures.We have 10 Market Ship Voyages ...
04/24/2025

Our trips are mapped out for this summer and Providence is ready for some new adventures.

We have 10 Market Ship Voyages scheduled for the season, and there’s still room to book!

Gulf Island hopping, visiting local artisans and farmers, and enjoying the marine life of our beautiful coast.

Check out routes and pricing here:
https://www.providence1903.com/passenger

Season countdown is on! Sail with us as Guest Crew on one of our Market Ship Voyages this summer where we will be explor...
04/16/2025

Season countdown is on!

Sail with us as Guest Crew on one of our Market Ship Voyages this summer where we will be exploring the Gulf Islands, and meeting some of the artisans we work with.

Explore options here:
https://www.providence1903.com/passenger

Calm mornings ✨
05/06/2023

Calm mornings ✨

Sun on your face and that salty breeze in your hair ☀️.
05/03/2023

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

Keep a look out for us in the Salish Sea and give us a 👋🏼. Offering regularly scheduled crossings from Vancouver to Port...
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!

Come along for the ride ⛵️.Now offering regular scheduled 2 night, 3 day voyages in the Gulf Islands with departure opti...
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.

West Coast Island hopping 🌲
04/27/2023

West Coast Island hopping 🌲

What’s another word for a rope on a sailboat? Come learn some terminology, and a whole lot more, this Summer ☀️.
04/14/2023

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

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

Planning to explore our coast more Summer? Booking is the first step 😊. We will be making regular trips in and around th...
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!

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

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

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