Vessel Profile

Vigilant (H.M.C.S.)

Vigilant (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: For Posterity Sake Website

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1904 by Polson Iron Works Ltd. in Toronto, ON.

Historical Notes

In 1956 this vessel was reported to have been broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1904-1910 she was owned as the C.G.S. Vigilant, by the Canada Department of Marine and Fisheries.

In 1910-1924 she was owned by the Minister of the Naval Service Ottawa ON for the Royal Canadian Navy as a patrol vessel in service.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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