Histoire
This work boat was built in 1942 by Palmer & Williams Co. Ltd. in Summerside, PE.
Notes historiques
On November 27, 1957 this vessel was totally destroyed by fire at Woods Island Newfoundland.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1944-1946 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by Russell Crouse (MO), Bridgewater, NS Canada and Norman C. Schmeisser (JO), East La Have NS Canada.
In 1947 she was owned by Wilson S. Niford (JO) and Arthur W. Knock (MO), Rose Bay NS Canada.
In 1947-1950 she was owned by Arthur W. Knock (MO), Rose Bay NS Canada.
In 1950-1953 she was owned by Walter R. Conrad (MO), East La Have NS Canada.
In 1953-1957 she was owned by Donald H. Rossiter (MO), Bedford NS Canada.
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
- RG 12 Volume 5394 Old war assets - Surplus ship lists
- RG24D-1-c Volume 5840 File 8000-401/23 General Information - Harbour Craft 23
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)
