Story
This tug was built in 1944 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
On February 22, 1980 this vessel experinced a fire in the engine room while in Grenville Channel BC Canada and sank.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was built fory the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1957-1963 she was owned by Oswald T. Cassidy, Thetis Island BC Canada.
In 1963-1965 she was owned by Triangle Salvage & Towing Co. Ltd., Thetis Island BC Canada.
In 1966-1977 she was owned by William Greenlaw, Minstrel Island BC Canada.
In 1978-1980 she was owned by John G. Flottvik, Fort Langley BC Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- RG 12 Accession 1994-95/727 GAD File AMS 9250-33 Vessels Disposed of by Crown Assets
- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft Losses (December 22, 1993)
