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This patrol vessel was built in 1937 by Ditchburn Boats Ltd. in Gravenhurst, ON.
Historical Notes
This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 013 . Sister Ship: R.C.M.P. Arresteur.
Owners & Masters
In 1937 she was built as the R.C.M.P. Detector, a commissioner-class Royal Canadian mounted Police patrol vessel.
In 1937-1939 she served with the Royal Canadian mounted Police.
In 1939-1945 she served with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1953-1954 she was owned by Osborne Logging Co. Ltd., Half Moon Bay BC Canada.
In 1970-1971 she was owned by Fred D. Ewing (MO), Bedford NS Canada.
Repower
Repowered with 2 – 550bhp diesel engines, General Motors Corp. Detroit MI (1951)
References
- Canada List of Shipping (1946)
- Moore, Captain John (1983)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- RG18 Reel T-115497 (Surveyor)
