Vessel Profile

H.C. 31

H.C. 31
Photo: RCN Official Photo NF-2164_DHH

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1934 by Chris-Craft Corporation in Algonac, MI.

Historical Notes

This vessel was used by the Dockyard BEO at St. John’s. Newfoundland.

Owners & Masters

In 1934 she was owned by Rollo Maillet, Montreal, QC Canada.

In 1941 she was requisitioned and purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.

She was declared surplus and sold in 1945.

Name Significance

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

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • LAC RG24 Volume 5840 File 8000-401/31 General Information - Harbour Craft 31
  • DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 057 H.C. 31 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photographs
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