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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1934 by St. Lawrence Engine Co. in Brockville, ON.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a despatch boat in Halifax harbour. On 1980-08-29 this vessel was condemned as unseaworthy.
Owners & Masters
In 1934 she was owned by Colonel John Langmuir, Brockville, ON Canada.
In 1942 she was chartered (for $1.00/year) by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was returned to her owner Colonel John Langmuir, Brockville, ON Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-118678 (1980) (Viking II)
- LAC RG24 Volume 6710 File 8000-401/138 General Information - Harbour Craft 138 (ex VIKING) DHH 8000 Series Box 174 File 008 H.C. 138 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photograph
