Vessel Profile

H.C. 8

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Story

This work boat was built in 1942 by Mason, Stanley G. in Tancook, NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1942-1946 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by Joseph A. Ward (MO), Tehkumnah, Manitoulin Island, ON Canada.

Name Significance

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

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • RG 12 Volume 5394 Old war assets - Surplus ship lists
  • RG 12 Accession 1994-95/727 GAD File AMS 9250-33 Pt 8 Vessels Disposed of by Crown Assets
  • Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 30/03/2025)
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