Story
This work boat was built in 1942 by Palmer & Williams Co. Ltd. in Summerside, PE.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at St. John's Newfoundland.
In 1957 this vessel was abandoned as a derelict at Wood Islands Harbour PE Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1944-1950 she was owned by James M. Hewitt and Horace E. Hewitt (JO), Lower Montague PE Canada.
In 1950-1954 she was owned by John R. Bentley (MO), Montague PE Canada.
In 1954-1957 she was owned by John R. Bentley (MO), Montague PE Canada and James E. Cameron, Cardigan PE Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt in 1946 to 50.1' x 15.4' x 6.8' 28.25gt 11.92rt
Repower
Repowered in 1946 with 2 - 96bhp gasoline engines by Gray Marine Motor Co., Detroit MI USA
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/03/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)
