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This patrol vessel was built in 1915 by Government of Canada Shipyard in Selkirk, MB.
Historical Notes
Her frames were constructed in Sorel QC. This vessel was employed in fisheries patrol, ice-breaking, lighthouse tending on Lake Winnipeg.
In 1973 this vessel was restored and dry-berthed by the Marine Museum of Manitoba in Selkirk MB.
Owners & Masters
In 1915-1930 she was owned by the Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1931-1941 she was owned by The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources for the Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB Canada.
In 1941-1957 she was owned by Powell Transport Ltd., Winnipeg MB Canada.
In 1957-1977 she was owned by the Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1952 she was rebuilt and re-engined
Repower
Repowered with 2- Kalanberg diesel 250hp engines (1941)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Jane's Fighting Ships 1939
- Marine Museum of Manitoba (1990)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- www.mhs.mb.ca ↗
