Story
This work boat was built in 1934.
Historical Notes
Bryon Taylor states that "Birmal Boat No. 2 was custom built for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This vessel was built of a new material called ’Birma Bright’, an aluminum alloy, making her light and fast. This vessel was attached to ‘J’ Division and was used as a tender for Ulna until this vessel was turned over to the RCN in 1939." this vessel was employed by the RCN as a despatch boat at Halifax NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1934 she was built for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
In 1939 she was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was declared surplus to R.C.N. and R.C.M.P. requirements and was sold.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- RG18 Volume 3486 File 1200-128 Brimal Boat #2 Code 7249 (Tender to ULNA) 'J' Division Gaspe Que
- RG24 Volume 5840 File 8000-401/38 General Information - Harbour Craft 36
- DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 062 H.C. 36 - Naval messages, correspondence, information sheets and photograph
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
