Histoire
This tug was built in 1942 by Russell Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Notes historiques
The RCN employed her as a Tug, Boom Defence Vessel St. John's Newfoundland. This vessel was employed laying and maintaining sono-buoys at St. John's Newfoundland.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1942 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was declared surplus to requirements and sold.
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
- DHH 8000 Series Box 370 File 052 H.C. 26 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photographs
- RG24D-1-c Volume 5840 File 8000-401/26 General Information - Harbour Craft 26
