Story
This work boat was built in 1943 by Mason, Stanley G. in Tancook, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel was deployed by the RCN as a Harbour Craft at Halifax NS. This vessel was allocated to HMCS Chippawa in the Spring of 1946. This vessel was still at HMCS Chippawa in June 1954. This vessel was transferred to HMCS York by Summer 1956. This vessel is thought to have been sold out of service after that time.
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- (Vessels for Reserve Divisions and Sea Cadets dated March 1946)
- (List of Auxiliary Vessels Attached to Naval Divisions, dated 17 Jun 1954)
- (List of Auxiliary Vessels Attached to Naval Divisions, dated 26 Jul 1956). RG24 Accession 83-84/167 Box 3554 File 8000/400 General information - Warships - Auxiliary Vessels & Yard Craft Vol. 1, 2 and 3. Email (Bryon Taylor - John MacFarlane 01/01/2018)
