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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1930 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
This vessel was crewed with Fishermen's Reserve personnel but was not a part of the Fishermen's Reserve. On August 11, 1967 this vessel sank between Kyuquot and Tofino BC while being towed and was declared a total loss.
Owners & Masters
In 1930-1937 she was owned by Ernest T. Rogers, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1939-1940 she was owned by Mrs. Josephine I. Rogers, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1939 she was chartered and in 1941 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945-1948 she was owned by James B. Hoffar, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948-1950 she was owned by James Moody (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1950-1957 she was owned by Frank Crossman, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1957-1963 she was owned by Robert T. Blackmore, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1963-1967 she was owned by Robert M. Fraser, Vancouver, BC Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Rebuilds
In 1945 she was rebuilt to 29.4' x 8.6' x 4.3' 9.72gt 6.61rt
Repower
Repowered with a 380hp Liberty Auto engine; Repowered with a 130bhp engine by TRent Perrin Co.;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 13 (1930)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Saltpetre)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11854 (1967) (Hope Point)
- LAC RG24 Volume 5844 File 8000-401/95 General Information - Harbour Craft 95
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 044 H.C. 95 - Naval messages, correspondence, information sheets and photograph
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
