Vessel Profile

M-267 Brant (R.C.A.F.)

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Story

This crash boat was built in 1942 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was employed by the Royal Canadian Air Force for service based at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Bella Bella (BC) and Royal Canadian Air Force Station Prince Rupert (BC).

Owners & Masters

In 1941 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1953 she was declared surplus to requirements and sold.

References

  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Weicht, Chris (1997)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/08/2018)
  • RG 24 Volume 1245 File 1018 Part 2 Equipment & Supplies - RCAF Vocab. Section 18 Equipment - Marine Crafts & Engines
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