Vessel Profile

M.178 (R.C.A.F.)

M.178 (R.C.A.F.)
Photo: Eric Hansen

Story

This crash boat was built in 1938 by Peterborough Boat Co..

Owners & Masters

In 1938-1958 she was owned by the Minister of National Defence, Ottawa ON for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1959 she was owned by private owner and licensed.

Armament

She was employed by the RCAF at RCAF Station Mountain View.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping (1946)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
  • RG12 Reel T-11917 (1959) (R.C.A.F. M.178)
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