Story
This supply vessel (type i) was built in 1942 by Smith & Rhuland Ltd. in Lunenburg, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel was employed by the Royal Canadian Air Force at Dartmouth NS. This vessel was a sister ship to the Royal Canadian Air Force Eskimo. On August 21, 1946 this vessel sank at the entrance to James Bay.
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1946 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)' RG12 Volume 814 File 9015-M52 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - BEAVER M 522 (R.C.A.F.)
- RG12E-1-b Volume 3558 File 975-522-2 Court of Inquiry - Investigating Loss of RCAF Vessel BEAVER August 1946
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/08/2018)
