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This work boat was built in 1939 by J.J. Taylor & Sons Ltd. in Toronto, ON.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a despatch boat at Halifax and later as a Flag Officer's Barge (Admiral's Barge) in service with the Royal Canadian Navy 1952-1957.
Owners & Masters
In1939 she was owned by Sheridan Smith, Hamilton, ON Canada.
In 1941 she was owned by Homer Houser, Merritton, ON Canada.
In 1942 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1969 she was owned by William Casavechia, Dartmouth, NS Canada.
In 1973 she was owned by Roy Russel, St. John’s, NL Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with 2 – 310bhp (3.6nhp) gasoline engines (1941) , Kermath Mfg., Co. of Canada, Toronto, ON; Repowered with 2 – 420bhp (4nhp) gasoline engines (1968) Chrysler Corp., Detroit, MI
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Veraine I)
- LAC RG12 Volume 839 File 9015-V9 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - VERAINE I
- LAC RG24 Box 3512 File 8000-QMC-101 General Information - HMCS Veraine QMC-101
