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This work boat was built in 1937 by Gaudet, E.G. in Meteghan, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her at the naval ammunition depot at Bedford Basin BC Canada. On January 20, 1969 this vessel was destroyed by fire.
Owners & Masters
In 1937 she was owned by James MacKay, Pictou, NS Canada.
In 1943 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was owned by James MacKay, Pictou, NS 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)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Mary Goreham)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11902 (1943) (Mary Goreham)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11928 (1969) (Mary Goreham)
- LAC RG12 Volume 813 File 9015-M41 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - MARY GOREHAM
- LAC RG12 Volume 74 File 170500 MARY GOREHAM, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS, 29/1946
- LAC RG24 Volume 6711 File 8000-401/160 General Information - Harbour Craft 160
- DHH 8000 Series Box 174 File 029 H.C. 160 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photographs
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
