Vessel Profile

Colonel Benson (R.C.A.S.C.)

Patrol vessel Canada Wood

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Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1940c.

Owners & Masters

During the Second World War she was a transport vessel owned by the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.

References

Freeman, David J. (2000)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Colonel Benson (R.C.A.S.C.)

Construction

Year Built	1940c
Location	Canada
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Patrol vessel
Propulsion	Screw

Registry

Registry 1	(RCASC)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No
Service	Army

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