Vessel Profile

Givenchy Pup

Givenchy Pup
Photo: RCN Official Photo E-5182_DHH

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1932.

Historical Notes

The RCN empoyed her as a Motor Launch from HMCS Givenchy and Local Harbour Duty Boat at Esquimalt

Owners & Masters

She was the Motor Boat from HMCS Ottawa.

In 1944 she was returned to naval stores.

Name Significance

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • DHH 81/520/8000 Box 173 File 060 H.C. 111 - Information card, information sheets and photographs
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
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