Vessel Profile

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

Shaunavon II (R.C.M.P.)
Photo: Tom Currie

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1955 by J.J. Taylor & Sons Ltd. in Toronto, ON.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a Detachment class patrol vessel built for service in the Great Lakes. Tom Currie states "she served out of Toronto and was one of 3 or 4 in the same model class nearly all assigned to the great lakes for enforcement of the Canada Shipping Act and Customs & Excise."

Owners & Masters

In 1955-1970 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa ON Canada.

References

  • Blackman, Raymond V.B. (1964)
  • Jane's Fighting Ships
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