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This work boat was built in 1943 by Mason, Stanley G. in Tancook, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel was deployed by the RCN as a Harbour Craft at Cornwallis NS. On August 23, 1976 this vessel grounded on Wartle Island BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy as a harbour craft.
In 1945 she was owned by Canadian Kelbo Industries, Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1963 she was owned by Reginald Hamblett, Brentwood, BC Canada.
In 1966 she was owned by McKay-Cormack Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1967-1968 she was owned by Ivan S. Kenning, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1970-1972 she was owned by Ashley D.K. Wilmot, Kelowna BC Canada.
In 1973-1978 she was owned by D.J. Welding & Marine Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1979-2013 as a yacht she was owned by Jason Marine Charters Ltd., Powell River BC Canada.
In 2013-2014 she was owned by William S. Sim, Powell River BC Canada.
In 2015-2025 she was owned by Mark Hourie, Sechelt BC Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with a 143hp engine; Repowered with a 83bhp diesel engine (2004c)
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- RG24D-1-c Volume 6713 File 8000-401/215 General Information - Harbour Craft 215
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
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