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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1909 by Gas Engine and Power Co. in New York, NY.
Historical Notes
Renamed SP-507 in 1918 to avoid confusion with the USS Machigonne (SP-1043) In 1941 her engines burned out at Esquimalt BC Canada.
In 1942 this vessel was a stationary guardship and examination vessel towed to and anchored at Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1945 this vessel was broken up at Victoria BC by the Capital Iron and Metal Company.
Owners & Masters
In 19091-1910 she was owned by William L. Douglas (former Governor of the State of New York).
In 1910-1917 she was owned by Irving E. Raymond, New York NY USA.
In 1917-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy as an armed yacht in the First World War as the U.S.S. SP-507.
In 1919-1933 she was owned by Irving E. Raymond, New York NY USA.
In 1933-1941 she was owned by J. F. Craig, Long Beach CA USA.
In 1941 she was commissioned as H.M.C.S. Grizzly as an armed yacht.
In 1944 she was towed to Victoria BC and paid off due to poor hull condition.
Armament
In 1917 three 3-pounders, two machine guns and one Y-gun depth charge projector
In 1941 - One 6-pounder and two Lewis machine guns
Repower
In 1941 she was repowered with one German U-Boat type diesel engine
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- McKee, Fraser (1983)
