Vessel Profile

Tuna (III)

Tuna (III)
Photo: RCN Official Photo HS-0050-38_DHH

Story

This work boat was built in 1938.

Historical Notes

The RCN employed her for degaussing range duties at Halifax NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1940 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was sold.

Name Significance

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • LAC RG12 Volume 9015-T8 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES – TUNA LAC RG24 Volume 5844 File 8000-401/102 General Information - Harbour Craft 102
  • DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 051 H.C. 102 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photograph
  • Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
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