Vessel Profile

Gerald M.

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Story

This work boat was built in 1943 by Palmer & Williams in Summerside, PE.

Historical Notes

This vessel was employed as a Harbour Craft with the Engineer Superintendent Section at Halifax NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.

She was sold November 28, 1947.

In 1946 she was owned by Leo Mills, Halifax, NS Canada.

In 1973 she was owned by William L. Brady, St. Catharines, ON Canada.

Name Significance

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • RG 12 Volume 5394 Old war assets - Surplus ship lists
  • RG24D-1-c Volume 6711 File 8000-401/152 General Information - Harbour Craft 15
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
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