Historia
This research vessel was built in 1967 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.
Notas históricas
This vessel was based at the Bedford Institute of Oceanograhy, in Bedford NS. This vessel was retired in 1992 and was laid up in Lunenburg Harbour until sold as a sport fishing mother ship in 1996.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1968-1992 she was owned by the Government of Canada, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1995 she was owned by 2175208 Nova Scotia Ltd., Dartmouth NS Canada.
Significado del nombre
She was named for Dr. W. Bell Dawson, founder of the Canadian Tide and Current Survey n 1893.
Referencias
- Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
- Canada List of Shipping