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This work boat was built in 1939 by Atkinson, Ernest H. in Clarkes Harbour, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her in harbour duties at Halifax NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1939 she was owned by Reginald Horne, Halifax, NS Canada.
In 1941 she was acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by Reginald Horne, Eastern Passage NS Canada.
In 1956-1965 she was purchased by Everett Faulkner, Eastern Passage, NS Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Rafficer)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11928 (1969) (Rafficer)
- LAC RG12 Volume 825 9015-R11 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES – RAFFICER
- LAC RG12 Volume 62 File 172225 Ship: RAFFICER, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS,5/1947
- LAC RG24 Volume 5842 File 8000-401/64 General Information - Harbour Craft 64
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 014 H.C. 64 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photographs
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
