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This work boat was built in 1943 by Palmer & Williams in Summerside, PE.
Historical Notes
In 1968 this vessel was destroyed by fire.
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was owned by the Great Lakes Boat & Machine Co. Ltd., Midland On.
In 1959 she was owned by the Imperial Oil Co., Toronto, 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
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)