Story
This tug was built in 1911 by Kingston Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
This vessel was assigned H.C. 53 from January – May 1942. The H.C. Number 53 was later assigned to “Skimmer 1” Examination Vessel at Quebec QC.
In 1981 this vessel was reported as being no longer in use as a ship.
Owners & Masters
In 1911 she was a Canada Department of Agriculture vessel, C.G.S. Polona.
She was a Quarantine Vessel as C.G.S. Jalobert.
She was a Department of Marine & Fisheries Pilot Boat as the C.G.S. Jalobert.
She was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy as a Canadian Naval Examination Vessel serving 1941-1942.
In 1955-1965 she was owned by Hamilton Harbour Commissioners, North Hamilton ON Canada.
In 1965-1981 she was owned by Waterman's Services (Scott) Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered in 1942 with a 720bhp diesel engine by the American Locomotive Co., Auburn, NY USA.
References
- Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11869 (1981) (Queen City)
- RG24D-1-c Volume 5841 File 8000-401/53 General Information - Harbour Craft 53
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2025)
