Geschichte
This patrol vessel was built in 1934 by W.C. MacKay & Sons Ltd. in Shelburne, NS.
Historische Notizen
As an R.C.M.P. vessel this vessel was employed by “H” Division (Nova Scotia) and was based at Halifax, NS. This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 008. On 1982-02-04 this vessel was broken up.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
She was built as the R.C.M.P. Acadian and served 1934-1939.
She was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy as Invader for service as a Patrol Vessel 1939-1942.
In 1949-1970 she was owned by Diamond Construction Co. Ltd., Fredericton NB Canada.
In 1970-1982 she was owned by Miramichi Dredging Co. Ltd., Fredericton NB Canada.
Namensbedeutung
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Remotisierung
Repowered with a 110hp engine (1943)
Referenzen
- Canada List of Shipping
- (1946)
- RG12 Volume 106 File 158158 R. C. M. P. ACADIAN Ship: M. D. NO. 12, Port of Registry: SAINT JOHN, NB, 1/1949
- RG18 Volume 3485 File 1200-125 ACADIAN - 'H' Division, Construction of Cape Island Type Vessel (Parts 1-2)
- RG18 Volume 3486 File 1200-125 ACADIAN - 'H' Division, Construction of Cape Island Type Vessel (Parts 3-4)
- RG24 Volume 5841 File 8000-401/50 General Information - Harbour Craft 50
- DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 075 H.C. 50 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photograph
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
