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This research vessel was built in 1948 by Industrial Shipping Co. Ltd. in Mahone Bay, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel was designed for Arctic research work by the naval architects German & Milne in Montreal QC. This vessel was a former Arctic research vessel put in service in 1948 as the first Canadian oceanographic vessel for the north; worked Ungava Bay, Frobisher Bay (1951);Hudson's Bay (from 1953); Cape Dorset; Churchill, Hershel Island; Igloolik; Scandinavian design, ketch-rigged schooner, equipped with 77 hp diesel; laid up 1979; registration closed 1988;
Owners & Masters
In 1948-1981 she was ownd by the Minister of Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1981 she was owned by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1981 she was purchased by the Municipality of Frobisher Bay (for use of maritime museum display).
She was owned by Robert Eno, Frobisher Bay (Iqaluit).
Rebuilds
She had a refit in Montreal in 1954.
Repower
Repowered in 1964 with a 137bhp diesel engine by Rolls-Royce Ltd., Shrewsbury UK.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Dirk Septer (www.shipspotting.com ↗
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
