Historia
This tug was built in 1940 by Russel Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Notas históricas
The RCN employed her in berthing/ towing duties at Halifax.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1940 she was owned by the Restigouche Co. Ltd., Edmundston NB Canada.
In 1941 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1963 she was owned by the Restigouche Co. Ltd., Edmundston NB Canada.
In 1964-1975 she was owned by Restigouche Boating Co. Ltd., Dalhousie NB Canada.
In 1976-2024 she was owned by George MacCormack, Thunder Bay BC Canada.
Significado del nombre
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Remotorización
Repowered with a 165bhp, 2nhp diesel engine (1952)
General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI
(1952);
Referencias
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Restico)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11585 (John C.)
- LAC RG12 Volume 769 File 9015-A18 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - 'ASSISTANT'
- LAC RG24 Volume 5840 File 8000-401/32 General Information - Harbour Craft 32
- DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 058 General Information HC 32
