Story
This lighter, ammunition was built in 1943 by Central Bridge Co. Ltd. in Trenton, ON.
Historical Notes
In 1948 this vessel was sold out of service.
Owners & Masters
In 1943-1947 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1947-1951 she was owned by the Minister of Public Works and Highways, Halifax NS Canada.
In 1951-1957 she was owned by Herbert J. Harries and Victor J. Harries (JO), Sydney NS Canada. (On April 26, 1957 Herbert Harries died.) In 1957 she was owned by Victor Harries, Sydney NS Canada.
In 1975 she was owned by Offshore Diving and Salvage Ltd., Sydney BC Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with a 165bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/06/2025)
