Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1941 by Davie Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Ltd. in Lauzon, QC.
Historical Notes
In August 1953 this vessel was damaged in a hurricane off Cape May NJ USA and abandoned to the underwriters. This vessel carried This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 030.
Owners & Masters
In 1938 she was built for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
In 1939 she was in transferred on loan to Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1947 she was owned by Captain Jules Lamarre, Quebec City, QC Canada.
In 1950 she was owned by Le Francais Shipping Co. Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by Jack Lightstone, Montreal, QC Canada.
Armament
1-6pr; -.303 machine gun
Name Significance
She was named for, the first Commissioner of the N.W.M.P, Major General Sir George Arthur French KCMG.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Jane's Fighting Ships
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
- RG18-F-1 Volume 3488 File 1200-173 (1940) Cruiser FRENCH - Plans and Specifications (Parts 1-6) LAC Reel T-11910 (1953) (Le Français)
