Vessel Profile

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

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Story

This freighter was built in 1943 by Walter Pinaud's Yacht Yard in Baddeck, NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1947 she was a transport vessel owned by H.M. the King for the Minister of National Defence (Army) (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps).

In 1947-1962 she was owned by Halifax Shipyards Ltd., Halifax NS Canada.

In 1962-1969 she was owned by Dominion Steel and Coal Ltd., Sydney NS Canada.

In 1969-1978 she was owned by Hawker Industries Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1978 she was owned by Halifax Industries and Marine Ltd., Halifax NS Canada.

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