Vessel Profile

Windrush (I)

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Story

This harbour defence patrol craft was built in 1944 by Falconer Marine Industries Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was laid up at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC after the Second World War.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1946 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by Patrick Ashby, Ottawa, ON Canada.

In 1947 she was owned by Percy W. Belson, Sidney BC Canada.

In 1948 she was owned by USA owners.

In 1953-1965 she was owned by Wallace Haworth, Bellingham WA USA.

In 2022-2024 she was owned by USA interests.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - John MacFarlane 09/04/2016)
  • Email Communication (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 14/05/2017)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 12/07/2022)
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