Vessel Profile

Saltpetre

Saltpetre
Photo: RCN Official Photo E-31_DHH

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1930 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..

Historical Notes

This vessel was crewed with Fishermen's Reserve personnel but was not a part of the Fishermen's Reserve. On August 11, 1967 this vessel sank between Kyuquot and Tofino BC while being towed and was declared a total loss.

Owners & Masters

In 1930-1937 she was owned by Ernest T. Rogers, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939-1940 she was owned by Mrs. Josephine I. Rogers, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939 she was chartered and in 1941 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1945-1948 she was owned by James B. Hoffar, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1948-1950 she was owned by James Moody (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950-1957 she was owned by Frank Crossman, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1957-1963 she was owned by Robert T. Blackmore, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963-1967 she was owned by Robert M. Fraser, Vancouver, BC Canada.

Name Significance

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

Rebuilds

In 1945 she was rebuilt to 29.4' x 8.6' x 4.3' 9.72gt 6.61rt

Repower

Repowered with a 380hp Liberty Auto engine; Repowered with a 130bhp engine by TRent Perrin Co.;

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 13 (1930)
  • Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
  • LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Saltpetre)
  • LAC RG12 Reel T-11854 (1967) (Hope Point)
  • LAC RG24 Volume 5844 File 8000-401/95 General Information - Harbour Craft 95
  • DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 044 H.C. 95 - Naval messages, correspondence, information sheets and photograph
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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