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Historia

This fishboat, general was built in 1939 by Armstrong Bros. Shipyards in Victoria, BC.

Notas históricas

The RCN used her for for light towing and general duties at Esquimalt BC Canada. On 1962-01-26 this vessel was destroyed by fire and was a total constructive loss.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1940 she was owned by Harold Manson, Ladysmith, BC Canada.

In 1941-1942 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1945 she was returned to her owner, Harold Manson, Ladysmith, BC Canada.

In 1947-1949 she was owned by Mrs. Mildred Bothwick, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1949-1962 she was owned by Lawrence H. Ewart, Kyuquot BC Canada.

Significado del nombre

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

Remotorización

Repowered with a 110bhp, 1nhp gasoline engine Chrysler Corp, Detroit, MI (1943);

Referencias

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
  • LAC RG 12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (New America)
  • LAC RG 12 Reel T-11920 (1962) (New America)
  • LAC RG 24 Volume 5843 File 8000-401/87 General Information - Harbour Craft 87
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