Story
This work boat was built in 1912 by Phoenix Foundry and Locomotive Works in White Point (Victoria Co.), NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a harbour craft at Sydeny NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1912-1929 she was owned by Wilfred Clarke, Sydney NS Canada.
In 1943 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was returned to her owner, Wilfred Clarke, Sydney, NS Canada.
In 1945 she was returned to wilfred Clarke, Sydney NS Canada.
In 1945 she was owned by Venezuela interests.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11903 (1945) (Parangon II)
- LAC RG12 Volume 822 File 9015-P26 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - PARAGON II
- LAC RG24 Volume 6712 File 8000-401/207 General Information - Harbour Craft 207 (ex PAIAGON II)
- DHH 8000 Series H.C. 207 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda, administrative log and photograph
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/03/2025)
