Vessel Profile

Chief Malibu

Chief Malibu
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1943 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was delivered to the RCN on September 27, 1944. This vessel could reach a maximum speed of 20 knots. This vessel had a complement of 3 officers and 14 other ranks. Sold in 1945. In February 1952 this vessel sank in Princess Louisa Inlet BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

On September 24, 1944 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1945-1952 she was owned by Hamiltair Ltd., Pender Harbour BC Canada.

Masters

Lt J.M. Lewis, RCNVR (25 Sep 1944 - 05 Nov 1944); Lt G.E. Devlin, RCNVR (06 Nov 1944 - 22 Nov 1944); Lt C.K.D. Smith, RCNVR (23 Nov 1944 - 11 Sep 1945);

Armament

3-20mm guns

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