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This work boat was built in 1939 in Clarks Harbour, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her for harbour duties at Halifax NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1939 she was owned by John Lynch, Halifax, NS Canada.
In 1940 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was sold.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Volume 803 File 9015-L6 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES – LORRAINE
- LAC RG24 Volume 5842 File 8000-401/59 General Information - Harbour Craft 59
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 009 H.C. 59 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photograph
