Vessel Profile

TR-45 (H.M.C.)

Minesweeper, Trawler (Castle-class) 1918 Canada Steel Shipwreck

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Story

This minesweeper, trawler (castle-class) was built in 1918 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.

In 1965 this vessel was wrecked on the Labrador coast.

In 1918-1919 she was owned by the Royal Navy in World War One service.

In 1919-1920 she was owned by Gulf of St. Lawrence Shipping & Trading co., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1920-1930 she was owned by Clark Steamship Co.

In 1930-1960 she was owned by the Government of Canada.

In 1960-1965 she was owned by Valier Bouchard, Cacouna QC Canada.

1-12pdr

Name	TR-45 (H.M.C.)
Also Known As	T.R. 45 (1919), Labrador (II) (1920), Mardep (1930), Bernier (I) (1935)
Call Sign	VDFT
Pendant	TR.45

Year Built	1918
Builder	Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ
Location	Lauzon, QC, Canada
Hull	Steel

Type	Minesweeper, Trawler (Castle-class)
Dimensions	125' × 23.5' × 13.5'
Gross Tons	317
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Dominion Bridge Co., Lachine QC
Engine Power	500ihp Triple expansion coal fired engine

Registry 1	141743 (Canada)
Registry 2	TR.45 (RCN)

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