Vessel Profile

General Biggar (R.C.A.S.C.)

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Story

This work boat was built in 1936 by Daniel Robinson in Litchfield (Annapolis Co.), NS.

Historical Notes

Bryon Taylor reports that "This vessel was sunk on July 27, 1954);

Owners & Masters

In 1939 she was owned by Frank L. Anderson, Digby NS Canada.

In 1939-1946 she was a transport vessel owned by the Minister of National Defence for the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps).

In 1946-1947 she was owned by Carrol F. Halliday (MO), Digbey NS Canada.

In 1947-1954 she was owned by Victor Halliday (MO), Digby NS Canada.

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