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General Anderson

General Anderson
Foto: Ruth Shannon

Historia

This work boat was built in 1941 by Victoria Motor Boat & Repair Works Ltd..

Notas históricas

During the Second World War this vessel was operated by the Pacific Command Water Transport Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Bryon Taylor reports that "This vessel was used to transport supplies and personnel to Outer Defences Prince Rupert. Vessel sank off Seal Rocks, Hecate Strait 21/11/1957."

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1941-1947 she was a transport vessel owned by the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.

In 1948c-1957 she was owned by George Herbert (Herb) Shannon.

Significado del nombre

She was was named after the daughter of George Herbert (Herb) Shannon - Ruth Shannon.

Referencias

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • : Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
  • LAC Reel T-11849 (1957) (Ruth Carlyle)
  • Email (Kerry Snider - Nauticapedia 12/01/2019)
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