Vessel Profile

Seagull (H.M.C.S.)

Seagull (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: For Posterity Sake Website

Story

This canadian naval patrol drifter was built in 1917 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

This vessel had a maximum speed of 9 knots.

Owners & Masters

In 1912-1913 she was owned by The Minister of Marine & Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.

She was acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy for service 1918.

She was renamed as H.M.C.S. Seagull, a Canadian Naval Depot Ship, Canadian Naval Patrol Boat.

In 1921-1940 she was owned by the Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.

Armament

She was armed with one 6 pound gun.

Repower

Repowered with a 40hp engine

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
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