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This freighter was built in 1915 by Canadian Government Shipyards in Sorel, QC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was fitted with a 4 Ton Derrick and employed by the RCN Boom Defence Organization for net transportation, laying and maintenance in Halifax, Canso, Gaspe and Louisburg NS. On 1953-06-30 this vessel was lost in the St. Lawrence estuary.
Owners & Masters
In 1915 she was owned by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1920 she was owed by the Minister of Transport, Ottawa, ON Canada.
From 1941 to 1943 she was on loan to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1943 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1946 she was owned by the Pan-American Banana Producers Association Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1947 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1948 she was owned by Branch Lines Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1951-1953 she was owned by Charles Bernier, Matane, QC Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG 12 Reel T-11846 (1953) (B.F.)
- RG 24 Volume 5598 File 20-209-1 Ship Requisitioned - HMCS Boom Derrick NO. 3.
