Story
This lifeboat, (sar) was built in 1969 by McKay-Cormack Ltd. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1969-2004 this vessel was operating in the Western Region. This vessel was a USCG design. Frank Statham (Email to Nauticapedia 21/12/2021) stated "CG106 went to a new SAR station established at Bull Harbor. It eventually migrated down to Port Hardy to a shed on the dock. It was also closer to the Seagate Hotel's pub."
Owners & Masters
In 1969-2004 she was owned by the Canada Department of Transport, for the Canadian Coast Guard, Ottawa ON Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 360hp diesel engine (14 knots) by General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA; In 1981 she was repowered with Caterpillar V-8s of similar horsepower.
References
- Jane's Fighting Ships
- Email (Colin Henthorne - Nauticapedia 27/05/2016)
- Frank Statham (Email to Nauticapedia 21/12/2021)
