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Detector (R.C.A.F.)

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Histoire

This patrol vessel was built in 1937 by Ditchburn Boats Ltd. in Gravenhurst, ON.

Notes historiques

This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 013 . Sister Ship: R.C.M.P. Arresteur.

Propriétaires et capitaines

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.

Remotorisation

Repowered with 2 – 550bhp diesel engines, General Motors Corp. Detroit MI (1951)

Références

  • 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)
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