Profil du navire

M.534 Babine (R.C.A.F.)

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Histoire

This supply vessel (type iii) was built in 1944 by Newcastle Ship Building Co. Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1944-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1946-1973 she was owned by The Minister of Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1973-1979 she was owned by Alan McPherson, Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1979-1992 she was owned by Camal Ventures Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 1979-2004 she was owned by Camal Ventures Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

Signification du nom

Named for Babine Lake near Smithers BC.

Remotorisation

Repowered with a 240bhp 170hp diesel engine, by The Buda Co., Harvey, IL (1950)

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