Historia
This work boat was built in 1954 by Russel-Hipwell Engines Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Notas históricas
Crossbow (PB-197) was a tender to, at various times, HMCS Hunter, HMCS Prevost, HMCS York HMCS Cataraqui running from 1969 to 1995. Note: There has been past confusion about the post navy service of this vessel. This vessel was earlier reported as being renamed Big Steel (built at Russel-Hipwell Engines Ltd.
In 1954) but this was in error. This vessel is now the Crossbow 197.
In 2017 this vessel was for sale in Toronto ON for C$225,000.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1954-2004 she was serving in the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 2015-2024 she was owned by Michael Kidd, Scarborough ON and Emily Meingast, Scarborough ON Canada.
In 2025 she was owned by Emily Greb, Seven ON Canada.
Significado del nombre
The name comes from the main device of the Ship's Badge for HMCS Hunter.
Reconstrucciones
Rebuilt at Howard Shipyards, Owen Sound ON Canada.
Remotorización
Repowered with a 215bhp diesel engine
Referencias
- Moore, Captain John (1983)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.yachtworld.com ↗
- Email (Rae Cronin-Nauticapedia 05/07/2017)
- wwwapps.tc.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/06/2025)
