Vessel Profile

Interceptor (H.M.C.S.)

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Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1934 by Les Chantiers Manseau Ltee in Sorel, QC.

Historical Notes

On May 13, 1934 her sponsor was Mrs. H. Gutherie, wife of the Minister of Justice.

Owners & Masters

In 1934 she served with the Royal Canadian mounted Police.

In 1939 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy as a Canadian Naval Auxiliary Vessel/Tender, in service 1939-1945.

She was based at Matane QC Canada.

In 1946 she was owned by Sprostons Ltd., and her register transferred to Georgetown , British Guiana.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Jane's Fighting Ships
  • RG12 Reel T-11844 (1949) (Interceptor)' RG18-F-1 Volume 3485 File 1200-116 (1940) INTERCEPTOR - 'H' Division (Parts 3-5) Code 7107
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
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