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This barge, derrick (canadian naval) was built in 1937 by Canadian Dredge & Dock Co. Ltd. in Kingston, ON.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed this vessel as a Boom Maintenance at St. John's Newfoundland.
Owners & Masters
In 1937 she was owned by the Canadian Dredging Co. Ltd., Midland, ON Canada.
In 1943 she was owned purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was purchased by the Canadian Dredging Co. Ltd., Midland, ON Canada.
In 1967 she was purchased by the Bedford Construction Co. Ltd., Toronto, ON Canada. .
In 1967 she was owned by the Bedford Construction Co. Ltd., Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by the T.C. Gorman (Nova Scotia) Ltd., Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1972 the name of T.C. Gorman (Nova Scotia) Ltd was changed to the Canadian Dredge and Dock Company.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON: Canada Register of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG 12 Reel T-11902 (1943) (Derrick No. 7)
- RG 12 Reel T-11579 (Derrick No. 7)
- DHH 81/520/8000 Box 170 File 020 B.D. 4 - Naval messages, correspondence, information sheets and photograph
