Histoire
This tug was built in 1940 by Russel Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Notes historiques
The RCN employed her in berthing/ towing duties at Halifax.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1940 she was owned by the Restigouche Co. Ltd., Edmundston NB Canada.
In 1941 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1963 she was owned by the Restigouche Co. Ltd., Edmundston NB Canada.
In 1964-1975 she was owned by Restigouche Boating Co. Ltd., Dalhousie NB Canada.
In 1976-2024 she was owned by George MacCormack, Thunder Bay BC Canada.
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 165bhp, 2nhp diesel engine (1952)
General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI
(1952);
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Restico)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11585 (John C.)
- LAC RG12 Volume 769 File 9015-A18 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - 'ASSISTANT'
- LAC RG24 Volume 5840 File 8000-401/32 General Information - Harbour Craft 32
- DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 058 General Information HC 32
