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This fishboat, seiner was built in 1940 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1940 this vessel was chartered by the R.C.A.F. This vessel was used as a supply & salvage vessel (Type II) for Ucluelet, BC Canada. The charter was however paid by the R.C.N. and the crew was from the Fishermen’s Reserve. The Judge Advocate-General stated “B.C. Lady, Combat and Snow Prince: These three vessels were requisitioned by the Director of Marine Services and do not form part of the Fishermen’s Reserve in that they were not part of the Fishermen’s Reserve prior to the outbreak of the War. It may be that these vessels are being manned by personnel who belong to the Fishermen’s Reserve, but this does not mean that the vessels themselves belong to the Fishermen’s Reserve." In 1941 this vessel was officially transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force Western Air Command Marine Squadron based in Vancouver BC, crewed by R.C.A.F. Marine Personnel. This vessel was wrecked on March 10, 1965 in Hecate Strait BC with seven crew lost.
Owners & Masters
In 1940-1965 she was owned by Combat Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1940 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1945 she was returned to her owner, Combat Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1955 she was rebuilt by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. at Vancouver BC. 55.84gt / 36.61rt
Repower
Repowered in 1951 with a 190bhp diesel engine Murphy Diesel Co., Milwaukee, WI;
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Weicht, Chris (1997)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- RG12 Reel T-11853 (1965) (Combat)
- RG24 Volume 5893 File 8000-293/3 General Information - RCAF COMBAT
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
