Story
This launch, high speed rescue was built in 1952 by US Coast Guard Shipyard in Wilmington, DE.
Historical Notes
In 1952-1963 this vessel was in service at Royal Canadian Air Force Comox.
Owners & Masters
In 1953 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1964 she was transferred to the Department of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.
Name Significance
Name changed because of over-the-radio confusion with Albatross Aircraft
References
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/07/2018)
- RG 24 Volume 1245 File 1018 Part 2 Equipment & Supplies - RCAF Vocab. Section 18 Equipment - Marine Crafts & Engines
