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This naval yard craft (ammunition lighter, dumb) was built in 1943 by Chappelle, M.R. in Sydney, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a Dumb Ammunition Lighter at Halifax NS and later at the Naval Armament Depot as a Landing Stage.
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was built by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON: Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- DHH 81/520/8000 Box 372 File 065 H.C. 198 - Naval messages
