Story
This work boat was built in 1944 by Palmer & Williams in Summerside, PE.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1965 she was owned by L.E. Powell and Company Ltd., Halifax, NS Canada.
In 1975 she was owned by Harbour Equipment Ltd, Halifax, NS
Name Significance
L.E.P. stands for L.E. Powell and Company Ltd. The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with a 70bhp diesel engine (1955) Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
- RG 12 Volume 225 File 323128 Ship: L.E.P.29, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS, 11/1954
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