Histoire
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1903 by Hawthorne & Co. in Leith, Scotland.
Notes historiques
This vessel saw service in the First World War and was accredited with the destruction of three submarines . The British Government awarded two gold stripes (worn on her funnel). The American Government awarded her a “Star of Reward” (worn on her funnel). This vessel served as a tender to HMCS Star York, Toronto, ON, from September 1941 to September 1945.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1904 she was owned by John Spreckles, San Diego, CA.
In 1917 she was leased by the USN.
In 1919 she was returned to her owner, John Spreck John Spreckles, San Diego, CA In 1928 she was purchased by James Platfair, Midland, ON Canada.
In 1939 she was purchased by Robert Misener, Port Colburne, ON Canada.
In 1941 she was acquired chartered (for $1.00/year).
In 1945 she was returned to her owner, Robert Misener, Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1963. On the death of Robert Misener, ownership was transferred to Ralph Mesener.
In 1963 she was purchased by S.G. Powell Shipyard Ltd., Dunnville, ON Canada.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Gagnon, Karl (2010)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG 12 Reel T-11926 (1968) (Venetia)
- RG24 Volume 5595 File 20-266-1 Ship Requisitioned - HMCS VENETIA
- RG24 Volume 6732 File 8000-480/12 General Information - HMCS VENETIA Part 1
