Vessel Profile

Rio III

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Story

This harbour defence patrol craft was built in 1944 by Falconer Marine Industries Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

On December 3, 1946 this vessel was destroyed by fire and was a total loss in Knight Inlet BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1945 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by Reita Hayward, Vancouver, BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - John MacFarlane 09/04/2016)
  • Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) (Shipwreck Chart No. 2)
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • Email Communication (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 05/05/2017)
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