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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1930 by Dafoe Boat & Engine Works in Bay City, MI.
Historical Notes
This vessel was transferred to the Sydney Local Defence Force as an A/S Patrol Vessel. This vessel was transferred to Trinidad.
In 1942 this vessel was transferred to the Saint John Local Defence Force.
In 1943 this vessel was transferred to the Halifax Local Defence Force.
In 1943 this vessel was transferred to Digby NS to exercise with RN submarines in the Bay of Fundy. This vessel was paid off in 1945 and sold in 1946. Afterwards this vessel returned to New Orleans as a floating restaurant.
Owners & Masters
In 1940-1945 she was a Canadian Naval Yacht, Armed, in service as a patrol craft with the Royal Canadian Navy.
She was an Inspection vessel at the Port of New Orlean, LA USA.
In 1968 she was sold as a sport diving tender in Honduras.
Armament
one 4" gun
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt at Quebec City PQ.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
