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Cape Canso

Cape Canso
Photo: Mike Rydqvist McCammon

Histoire

This supply vessel (type i) was built in 1941 by Pacific Shipyard Ltd., Vancouver BC.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1941 she was built for the Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1942 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Air Force for service with the Western Air Command Marine Squadron.

In 1944-1966 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966-1974 she was owned by Snow Cloud Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975-1978 she was owned by H.G. Helgerson (1964) Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1978-1990 she was owned by Gordon W. Wasden Fishing Co. Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1991-2000 she was owned by Bella Coola Fisheries Ltd., Delta BC Canada.

Remotorisation

Repowered with a 335bhp turbo-charged diesel engine, Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, Il.

Références

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Weicht, Chris (1997)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
  • RG12 Volume 778 File 9015-C33 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - CAPE CANSO
  • RG12 Reel T-11576 (Cape Canso)
  • Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 17/09/2026)
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