Story
This supply & salvage (type ii) was built in 1944 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1991 this vessel was designated as a British Columbia Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1953 she was owned by the Minister of National Defence (Air), Ottawa ON and operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1953 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1991-1992 she was owned by J. & J. Salvage Co., Duncan BC Canada.
In 1992-2004 she was owned by James N. Roome, Duncan BC Canada.
In 2011-2025 she was owned by Queen Charlotte Lodge Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
Masters
9
Repower
Repowered with a 298bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping (1946)
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Weicht, Chris (1997)
- MacFarlane, John M. (1993)
- RG12 Reel T-11850 (1959) (R.C.A.F. M468 Songhee)
- RG24 Accession 1983-84/049 Box 1245 File 1018A-M468 Marine Craft - M468 – Songhee
- RG24D-1-c Volume 11837 File 8000-293 [Flag Officer Pacific Coast] - General information - RCAF vessels
