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This supply vessel (type iii) was built in 1944 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
In 1944-1961 this vessel was employed as an R.C.A.F Supply Vessel at R.C.A.F. Station Holberg B.C.
In 1961 -1991 this vessel was employed as a Torpedo Recovery Vessel at Canadian Forces Experimental Test Range, Nanoose B.C this vessel was replaced by the RCN in 1960 by the Nimpkish II.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1961 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1961 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1992-2003 she was owned by Hugh G. Jervais, Prince George BC Canada.
In 2003-2026 she was owned by Ron J. Jupp, Langley BC Canada.
In 2026 she was owned by Peter C. Thomas, Lone Butte AB Canada.
Masters
Captain Abraham Cosulich (1944); Flight Sergeant McCallum RCAF (c1953); Flightt Sgt Fred Bahosic (1963);
Repower
Repowered with a 300bhp diesel engine (2011c)
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Taylor, Bryon (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
