Histoire
This yacht, speedboat was built in 1941 in Prince Rupert, BC.
Notes historiques
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). This vessel served as the Admiral's Barge in Esquimalt BC Canada. This vessel was transferred to HMCS Malahat as a tender until December 1952 when this vessel was transferred back to Esquimalt as the Admiral's Barge.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1941-1942 she was owned by I. Matsumoto, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). At the time her appraised value was $16,400.
In 1942 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1959 she was owned by Edward Lipsett Ltd. (for $1,500).
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Références
- Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee (December 1942) Report of Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee. Vancouver BC
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- References: Freeman, David J. (2000)
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 065 H.C. 116 - Naval messages, correspondence, information card, and photograph
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
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