Vessel Profile

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

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Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1958 by McKay-Cormack Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the a Blue Ensign 303 (1958). This vessel served the west coast of British Columbia out of Alert Bay. Sister Ships: Ganges, Nanaimo, Masset, Sidney, Tofino.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1975 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1975 she was sold out of service.

References

  • Blackman, Raymond V.B. (1964)
  • Jane's Fighting Ships
  • RG18 Series 1998-00589-5 Box 7981 File 1200-200-98 (58-63S) RCMP P/V 'ALERT' Code 200-98
  • RCMP Archives TS-1250-7311 RCMP P/V 'ALERT' Code 200-98 Historical Carding Summary
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticaledia 18/11/2018)
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