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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1921 by Robert Jacob Inc. in City Island, NY.
Historical Notes
In 1940 this vessel was transferred to the Halifax Local Defence Force. On March 26, 1941 this vessel was burned and destroyed near the Sambro Light Ship off Halifax NS with the loss of two officers and 17 men. Six members of the crew earned Mentioned in Dispatches for their conduct, including two posthumously.
Owners & Masters
In 1921-1925c she was owned by Vincent Astor, New York NY USA.
In 1925c-1940 she was owned by John W. Hubbard.
In 1940 she was owned by Philip S. Ross, Montreal QC Canada.
In 1940-1941 she was acquired as a Canadian Naval Canadian Naval Yacht, Armed, for service in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Armament
one QF 12-pounder 12 cwt naval gun. For anti-submarine warfare, Otter was equipped with depth charges and asdic.
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt at Quebec Ciy PQ as an armed yacht.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
