Vessel Profile

Grib (H.M.C.S.)

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Story

This whaling vessel was built in 1907 in Sandefjord.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a recovered wreck. (No details known at this time.)

Owners & Masters

In 1907-1913 she was owned by the Canadian Whaling Co., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1917-1919 she was acquired (recovered wreck) by the Royal Canadian Navy as an auxiliary patrol vesel in Royal Canadian Navy service.

In 1919 she was owned by The Minister of Customs and Inland Revenue, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1921-1927 she was owned by the Minister of Customs & Excise, Ottawa ON Canada.

Masters

Captain Eide (1907)

Repower

Repowered in 1917 with a 43hp engine

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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