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This patrol vessel was built in 1934 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.
Historical Notes
As an R.C.M.P. Marine Division vessel this vessel was attached to “C” Division (Quebec) and this vesselpatrolled out of Ste Anne des Monts, Quebec. This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 007. The RCN employed her as a harbour craft in Halifax Harbour. This vessel was also known as Birmal Boat #3
Owners & Masters
She was owned by the Royal Canadian mounted Police.
In 1939 she was transferred, on loan, to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1939 she was transferred, on loan, to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was declared surplus and in 1946 was sold.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Canada List of Shipping (1946)
- Horrall, S.W. (1973)
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- RC12 Reel T-11907 (1949) (R.C.M.P. Advance)
- RG18 Volume 3486 File 1200-129 ADVANCE (Brimal Boat #3), Code 7247 (D8) 'C' Division, Plans
- RG24 Volume 5840 File 8000-401/27 General Information - Harbour Craft 27
- DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 053 H.C. 27 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photograph
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
