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This minesweeper, bangor-class (diesel programme) was built in 1942 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.
Historical Notes
In 1945 this vessel was planned to become Royal Canadian Mounted Police Herchmer, but this vessel was returned to the Crown Assets and disposal Corporation shortly after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police took delivery.
In 1971 it was reported that this vessel had been broken up.
Owners & Masters
She was in Canadian Naval service 1942-1945.
In 1946-1955 she was owned by Gulf Lines Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1955 listed for sale by Royal Trust Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1955-1959 she was owned by Tidewater Shipping Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1959 she was owned by Union Estatesa Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1959 she was owned by Irvine, Lipsky Machinery Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1959-1965 she was owned by Eugene Greczmiel, Richmond BC Canada.
In 1965-1971 she was owned by Centennial Dredging & Sand Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt to 160' x 29.6' x 10' 606gt 282rt.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- Reel T-11930 (1971) (Gulf Mariner)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
