Vessel Profile

H.C. 278

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Story

This lighter, ammunition was built in 1944 by Montreal Dry Docks Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1969 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1948 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1948-1949 she was owned by George L. Elliott (MO), and James J, Cosgrove (JO), both of Rockinham NS Canada.

In 1949 she was owned by Cosgrove Bros. Ltd., Halifax NS Canada.

In 1949-1950 she was owned by George L. Elliott and John T. Cruickshank, Jollimore Halifax Co. NS Canada.

In 1950-1957 she was owned by The Hudson's Bay Co., Winnipeg MB Canada.

In 1957-1962 she was owned by Bay Steamship Co. Ltd., London UK.

In 1962-1969 she was owned by William E. Brown (MO), Winnipeg MB Canada.

Name Significance

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

Repower

Repowered with a 170bhp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.

References

Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON Canada: recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)

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