Story
This freighter was built in 1939 by Leary Bros. in Dayspring, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a water and stores boat at HMCS Cornwallis, Digby NS. On 1969-12-05 this vessel foundered at Scatari Island NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1945 she was owned by Royal Salter, North Sydney NS Canada.
In 1943-1945 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by Sylvester Dunphy, North Sydney NS Canada. .
In 1946 she was owned by Freeman Wareham, Spencer’s Cove, Newfoundland.
In 1949 she was owned by Alberto Wareham Ltd., Spencers Cove, NL Canada.
In 1952 she was owned by Harold Earle, Fogo, NL Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by Earl Sons and Company, Fogo, NL Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by John Hunter, Fogo, NL Canada.
In 1969 she was owned by John Parles, Freeport, Bahama Islands, British West Indies.
Name Significance
The name Retlas is Salter spelled backwards (name of the first owner). The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with 2 – 5nhp, 176bhp diesel engine Bergius Co., Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland (1948)
References
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- LAC RG24 Volume 6713 File 8000-401/218 General Information - Harbour Craft 218
- Dhh 8000 Series Box 175 File 007 H.C. 218 - Naval messages, correspondence, information card, and photograph
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
