Vessel Profile

Harbour Craft 234

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Story

This boom attendant vessel was built in 1944 by A.F. Theriault (Sub-contractor for J.H. LeBlanc Shipbuilding Co.) in Meteghan River, NS.

Historical Notes

The RCN employed her asa Boom Attendant Vessel (S.N.A.D.) St. John's Newfoundland. On 1960-01-15 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1948-1960 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.

Name Significance

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

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • RG12 Reel T-11918 (1960) (Harbour Craft 234)
  • RG24 Volume 6713 File 8000-401/234 General Information - Harbour Craft 234
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)
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