Vessel Profile

General Foster (R.C.A.S.C.)

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Story

This work boat was built in 1940 by Kenneth Macalpine & Son Ltd. in Shelburne, NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1940-1947 she was owned by the Minister of National Defence for the Canadian Army, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1947-1956 she was In owned by James E. Hunter (MO), Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1956 she was owned by Donald MacKinnon, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1956-1971 she was owned by Louis Audette, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1971-1976 she was owned by John MacDonald, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1976 she was owned by Barry Leeman, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1979-2004 she was owned by Joseph Bedard, Kars ON Canada.

In 2011 she was owned by Canadian interests.

Repower

Repowered with 2-95bhp gas engines by Chrysler Corp., Detroit MI USA

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