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Birchton (H.M.C.S.)

Birchton (H.M.C.S.)
Foto: RCN Official Photo HS-0050-119

Historia

This tug was built in 1944 by Montreal Dry Docks Ltd.

Notas históricas

The RCN employed her as a general duty tug at Halifax NS.

In 1982 this vessel was broken up.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was sol;d to Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by La Societe de Dragage Richelieu Inc. Montreal, QC Canada.

In 1977 she was owned by Sceptre Dredging Ltd., Richmond, BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Techo Maritime Ltd., Sillery, QC Canada.

Referencias

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 01/03/2018)
  • RG12 Vol 5394 Old War Assets - Surplus Ship Lists
  • DHH 81/520/8000 Box 368 File 039 BIRCHTON - Naval messages, information card and photographs
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