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This work boat was built in 1932 by Kingston, John F. in Newcastle, NB.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at Halifax.
Owners & Masters
In 1932-1936 she was owned by John F. Kingston Newcastle, NB Canada.
In 1936-1940 she was owned by George R. McWilliams, Newcastle NB Canada.
In 1941 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was sold.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Gulf Ranger)
- LAC RG12 Volume 790 File 9015-G5 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - GULF RANGER
- LAC RG24 Volume 5841 File 8000-401/48 General Information - Harbour Craft 48
- DHH 8000 Series Box172 File 074 H.C. 48 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photograph
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/02/2025)
