Story
This aircraft crash boat was built in 1953 by Russel-Hipwell Engines Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Historical Notes
This vessel served at R.C.A.F. Detachment Watson Lake ca1953; and at R.C.A.F. Station Cold Lake ca1958;
Owners & Masters
In 1953 she was a crashboat built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
She was transferred to the Canadian Navy as an Aircraft Rescue vessel serving 1965-1982.
In 1982 she was declared surplus and sold.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/07/2018)
- RG 24 Volume 1245 File 1018 Pt2&3 Equipment & Supplies - RCAF Vocab. Section 18 Equipment - Marine Crafts & Engines
