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This work boat was built in 1940 by Marine Sales & Service Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her at Comox BC Canada. This vessel was crewed by an RCN Fishermen's Reserve crew.
In 1973 the vessel was no longer registered in Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1940-1943 she was owned by Marine Sales & Service Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1940 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy for Second World War service.
In 1945 she was returned to her owners.
In 1943-1946 she was owned by Andrews & George of Vancouver Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by Albion Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947-1948 she was owned by William T. Money (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948-1951 she was owned by Thomas H. Peacock (MO), Victoria BC Canada. (On January 17, 1951 Thomas Peacock died.) In 1951-1958 she was owned by Ray D. Wooldridge (MO), Brentwood Bay BC Canada.
In 1958-1964 she was owned by Robert F. Cox (MO) and Leona Cox (JO), Royal Oak P.O. BC Canada.
In 1964-1969 she was owned by Richard E. Hill (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1969-1973 she was owned by Anne K. Nanthrup, Duncan BC Canada. (On 1973-07-13 her Canadian Register was closed.) In 1973 she was owned by USA interests.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with a 125bhp gasoline engine by Chrysler Corp. (1958)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- LAC RG 12 Reel 11859 (1973) (Kioea)
- LAC RG 24 Volume 5843 File 8000-401/90 General Information - Harbour Craft 90
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 039 H.C. 90 - Naval messages, correspondence, information sheets and photograph
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 23/01/2019)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 29/08/2025)
