Vessel Profile

Cancolim (H.M.C.S.)

Cancolim (H.M.C.S.)
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1928 by Hoffar-Beeching Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1940 she was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fishermen's Reserve.

In 1942 this vessel was a tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy.

In 1943 this vessel was a tender to H.M.C.S. Chatham.

Owners & Masters

In 1928-1945 she was owned by American Can Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945-1947 she was owned by Raymond E. Outtrim (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1947 she was owned by USA interests.

Masters

Chief Skipper Frank Peterson RCNR (1942); Chief Skipper John S.T. Williams RCNR (1943)

References

  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 11 (1928)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 23/01/2019)
  • RG12 Reel T-11843 (1947) (Carol 2)
  • RG24 Volume 6726 File 8000-471/10 General Information H.C.M.S. CANCOLM
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 01/07/2025)
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