Vessel Profile

Adversus (II) (R.C.M.P.)

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Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1959 by Harley S. Cox & Sons in Shelburne, NS.

Historical Notes

This vessel served as a tender to HMCS Brunswicker. This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the the Blue Ensign 304 (1958). Sister Ships: Acadian (II), Captor (II), Detector (II), Interceptor (II).

Owners & Masters

In 1959 she was built by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1975 she was transferred to the Canadian Navy.

She was sold in 1996.

References

  • RCMP Annual Report 1960
  • RG180F-1 Volume 3509 File 1200-299 ADVERSUS, Code 20099
  • DND Directorate of Auxiliary Vessels List of CFAVs, Yardcraft and Minor War Vessels dated 17 ay 198
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
  • Blackman, Raymond V.B. (1964)
  • A.D. Baker (comp.) (1999)
  • Moore, Captain John (1983)
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Jane's Fighting Ships
  • Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
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