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M.535 Nimpkish (R.C.A.F.)

M.535 Nimpkish (R.C.A.F.)
Photo: Dianne Devitt Reid 2026 Fraser River BC

Histoire

This supply vessel (type iii) was built in 1944 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..

Notes historiques

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.

Propriétaires et capitaines

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.

Capitaines

Captain Abraham Cosulich (1944); Flight Sergeant McCallum RCAF (c1953); Flightt Sgt Fred Bahosic (1963);

Remotorisation

Repowered with a 300bhp diesel engine (2011c)

Références

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Taylor, Bryon (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
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