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

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This work boat was built in 1943 by Walter Pinaud’s Yacht Yard in Baddeck, NS.

Historical Notes

After the Second World War this vessel became a pilot vessel based at Halifax NS. On 12/12/1977 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1952 she was a transport vessel owned by the Minister of National Defence (Army) for the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.

In 1952-1969 she was owned by The Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada for the Halifax Pilotage Authority.

In 1969-1970 she was owned by Matachewan Canadian Gold Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1970-1977 she was owned by Triton Explorations Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 29/08/2016)
  • LAC Reel T-11864 (1977)(General Page)
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