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This work boat was built in 1941 by A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. in Meteghan River, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her at the Central Victualling Depot Stores Boat at Halifax and later Dockyard Boatswain’s Boat at Halifax NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1941 she was owned by A. Smith, Halifax, NS Canada.
In 1942 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was owned by Donald Cantley, New Glasgow, NS Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by S.R. MacKay & Sons Ltd., New Glasgow, NS Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with a 1nhp diesel engine General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI (1960)
References
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Pal-O’Mine II)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11902 (1943) (Pal-O’Mine II)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11592 (Pal-O’Mine II)
- LAC RG12 Volume 822 File 9015-P23 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - PAL-O-MINE II
- LAC RG24 Volume 6711 File 8000-401/165 General Information - Harbour Craft 165
- DHH 8000 Series Box 174 File 034 H.C. 165 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photograph
