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This passenger vessel was built in 1945 by J.H. LeBlanc Shipbuilding Co. in Weymouth, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a Harbour Ferry at Cornwallis NS and Post-War as a Harbour Ferry at Halifax NS. On April 14, 1980 this vessel was broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1945 she was built by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1955 she was owned by Flora Rhyndress, Ottawa, ON Canada.
In 1957 she was owned by Walden Langille, Dartmouth, NS Canada.
In 1972 she was owned by Richelieu Dredging Corp. Ltd., and J.P. Porter Co., Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1976-1980 she was owned by The McNamara Corporation of Newfoundland Ltd., Whitby, ON Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
