Vessel Profile

Doreen & Erma

Doreen & Erma
Photo: RCN Official Photo HS-0050-2_DHH

Story

This work boat was built in 1942 by Mason, Stanley G. in Tancook, NS.

Historical Notes

The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at Halifax NS. On 1963-03-03 the vessel was condemned and completely demolished.

Owners & Masters

In 1942 she was built for the the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946-1963 she was owned by Manuel Cluett, Liverpool, NS Canada.

Name Significance

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

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
  • RG 12 Reel T-11921 (1964 (Doreen & Emma) (H.C. 11 noted on the Ship Registration Card)
  • DHH 5000 Series Box 370 File 035 H.C. 9 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and information sheets
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 02/07/2025)
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