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This gate vessel, porte-class was built in 1952 by Ferguson Industries Ltd. in Pictou, NS.
Historical Notes
Keel Laid: 16-May-1951. Date Launched: 14-Apr-1952. Date Commissioned: 10-Dec-1952. Paid off: 01-Dec-1996. This vessel was sold out of service in 1996. This vessel is no longer registered in Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1952-1955 she was in service for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1955-1995 she was loaned to the Canada Department of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1995 she was returned to the Canadian Navy. On 01 December 1996 she was paid off.
In 2001-2003 she was owned by Omega Pacific Transporter Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2012-2014 she was owned by Marine Harvest Canada Inc., Campbell River BC Canada.
Armament
40mm gun (removed early in her life)
Rebuilds
Refits to superstructure and net hold increased bunking capacity to 47. After her naval service she was rebuilt to 35.60m x 7.84m x 4.34m 315gt 94rt.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
