Vessel Profile

Northern Messenger IV

Hospital Boat 1951 Canada Wood

Photo: Dirk Septer 2026 Sept Iles QC Canada

Story

This hospital boat was built in 1951 by Strickland, William in Harrington Harbour, QC.

In 1954-1966 she was owned by The International Grenfell Association, St. John's NL Canada.

In 1966-1971 she was owned by Adrien J.R. Blanchette, Sept Iles QC Canada.

In 1971-1984 she was owned by Navigation Nutak Ltd., Sept Iles QC Canada.

Name	Northern Messenger IV
Call Sign	VOMD

Year Built	1951
Builder	Strickland, William
Location	Harrington Harbour, QC, Canada
Hull	Wood

Type	Hospital Boat
Dimensions	44.40' × 15.40' × 5.70'
Gross Tons	33.57
Registered Tons	22.83
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Gray Marine Motor Co., Detroit MI USA
Engine Power	140bhp diesel engine

Registry 1	195987 (Canada)

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No

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