Vessel Profile

M.848 Heron (R.C.A.F.)

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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

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