船舶资料

Raccoon (H.M.C.S.) (III)

Raccoon (H.M.C.S.) (III)
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故事

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1931 by Bath Iron Works.

历史记录

On September 7, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk while escorting convoy QS.33 by U-165 in the St. Lawrence River, with loss of all hands.

船东与船长

In 1931-1935 she was owned by Charles H. Thorne, USA.

In 1936-1940 she was owned by Ray A. VanClef, USA.

In 1940 she was a Canadian Naval Yacht, Armed, in service with the Royal Canadian Navy converted and armed at Pictou NS Canada.

In 1941 she served in the Halifax Local Defence Force.

She was transferred to the Gaspe Local Defence Force.

In 1942 she was transferred to the Halifax Local Defence Force.

In 1942 she was transferred to the Gulf Escort Force on extensive convoy work between Quebec and Sydney convoys.

武装

one twelve pound gun

名称含义

Halonia is reported to be a First Nations word for "happy fortune".

参考文献

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Email (George Schneider - Nauticapedia 26/02/2023)
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