Histoire
This work boat was built in 1938 by Kean, Job in Badger's Quay (Bonavista Bay).
Notes historiques
The RCN employed her as a stores boat and boom attendant vessel at St. John's Newfoundland. On April 17, 1956 this vessel sank in the Bay of Islands NL Canada.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1938-1941 she was owned by Job K. Barbour, Newtown, Bonavista Bay Newfoundland.
In 1941 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Naval Service of Canada (Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was sold by the War Assets and Disposal Corporation of Canada, Ottawa ON to Arthur R. Warehan, Harbour Buffet, Placentia Bay Newfoundland.
In 1946-1951 she was owned by Freeman Reader and Howard W. Reader (JO), both of Cox's Cove, Humber Newfoundland.
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11913 (1956) (Miss Kelvin)
- LAC RG24 Volume 5843 File 8000-401/79 General Information - Harbour Craft 79
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 028 H.C. 79 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photographs
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