Story
This work boat was built in 1942 in Tiverton, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at Sydney, NS. Bryon Taylor notes: "The photograph shows HDC219, but this was a local initiative. This vessel was used locally as a relief Harbour Defence Craft, but was not officially redesignated as a HDC."
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was returned to her owner.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG24 Volume 6713 File 8000-401/219 General Information - Harbour Craft 219
- DHH 8000 Series Box 175 Box 008 H.C. 219 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photograph
