John MacFarlane and the Nauticapedia site were both a great help and inspiration for me when I started the Clio’s Armada project to study heritage boatbuilding projects.
I’m very glad to hear that he and the BC Maritime Museum (who are also lovely people and very supportive) have taken steps to protect and continue the Nauticapedia website and it’s amazing compilation of nautical history.
This article in particular is one of my favourites:
North Wind Heritage Consulting 