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This boom attendant vessel was built in 1943 by J.H. LeBlanc Shipbuilding Co. in Weymouth, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel was employed by the RCN as a Boom Attendant Vessel at Sydney, NS.
In 1944 this vessel was transferred to S.N.A.D. Sydney,NS. In July 1946 this vessel served as a tender to HMCS York.
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
- RG 24 Volume 6713 File 8000-401/209 General Information - Harbour Craft 209
- DHH 81/520/8000 Box 174 File 076 H.C. 209 - Naval messages, information card and photograph
