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This work boat was built in 1944 by John Etherington Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Shelburne, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her in Harbour Duties Cornwallis NS. This vessel was transferred to HMCS Cornwallis 08 November 08, 1944. This vessel was transferred to HMCS Brunswicker December 15, 1945.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was owned by Timothy C. Eaton, Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1963 she was owned by Mary L. Bowman, Midland, ON Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
- RG 12 Volume 5394 Old war assets - Surplus ship lists
