Histoire
This range boat (type iii) was built in 1930 by Wm. Fife & Son in Fuirline, Scotland.
Notes historiques
In 1942-1945 this vessel was a Range Boat (Type III) acquired by the Royal Canadian Air Force for service based at Prince Rupert BC for towing Baldwin Hydrofoils for bombing practice. This vessel was laid up at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC after the Second World War.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1930 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1947 she was sold.
In 1957 she was owned by John Balmer, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1966 she was owned by Istvan Vagvolgyi, Vancouver, BC Canada.
Signification du nom
Named for a sea bird.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 25bhp, 1nhp gasoline engine, Gray Marine Motor Co., Detroit MI (1957)
Références
- Weicht, Chris (1997)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11581 (Fulmar)
