Histoire
This patrol vessel (nenamook class) was built in 1941 by Victoria Motor Boat & Repair Works Ltd..
Notes historiques
In 1942 this vessel was serving as tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy.
In 1943 this vessel was serving as tender to H.M.C.S. Givenchy II.
In 1944 this vessel was serving as tender to H.M.C.S. Chatham.
In 1945-1947 this vessel was a CNAV.
In 1947 this vessel was declared surplus.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1941 she was owned by His Majesty the King and commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy Fisherman's Reserve as a Canadian Naval Patrol Vessel, Fishermen's Reserve.
In 1945-1947 she was a CNAV.
In 1947 she was declared surplus and sold out of service
Capitaines
In 1942 James Auchterlonie (Skipper Coxswain) in command.
In 1943 Frank R. Brown (Coxswain RCNR) in command.
In 1944 William D. Nichol (Coxswain RCNR (FR)) in command with Gregory A. McDonald (Coxswain RCNR (FR)).
Armement
In 1942 she was equiped with Mk. III Oropesa minesweeping gear.
Références
- Tucker, Gilbert Norman (1952)
- Wallace pp, Carol. 1988. The Gumboot Navy. Oolichan Books. Lantzville BC
- Macpherson, Ken and Burgess, John. 1981
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 23/01/2019)
- RG 24 Series D-1-c Volume l 6729 File NS 8000-472 General Information - Fisherman's Reserve - Patrol Vessels RG 24 Series D-1-c Vol 6729 File NS 8000-472/31 General Information - HMCS LEELO
