Vessel Profile

Citadelle

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Story

This pilot boat was built in 1932 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.

Historical Notes

In 1966 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1932 she was owned by Department of Transport.

She was acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy as a Canadian Naval Harbour Service Auxiliary - Examination Vessel, and served in the Royal Canadian Navy 1939-1940.

In 1958-1961 she was owned by The Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 1200bhp engine (1958c)

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
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