Story
This boom attendant vessel was built in 1942 by Russel Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Historical Notes
On February 16, 1948 this vessel sank and was a total loss. Bryon Taylor states that "Note on File (DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 050) HC 101 was a warping tug built by Russel Bros in 1942. This vessel was purchased by the RCN in 1942 to replace the condemned vessel ‘Tantramar’. This vessel was employed on Baffle and Boom Maintenance duties at St. John's NL Canada. "
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by Anticosti Shipping Co., Montreal, QC and renamed ‘Consol III’.
In 1947-1948 she was owned by Straits Towing & Salvage Co., Ltd., Victoria, BC Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- RG 12 Reel T-11904 (1947) (Consol III)
- RG 12 Reel T-11905 (1948) (Harvan) DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 050 – H.C. 101 – Information and photographs
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 30/03/2025)
