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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 as a Boom Defence Vessel at Saint John, NB. This vessel was broken up 1970-12-26.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1947-1957 she was owned by the Atlantic Herring Investigation Committee, St. Andrews, NB Canada.
In 1957-1970 she was owned by Saint John Tug Boat Co. Ltd, Saint John, NB 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 113-119 File 177426 Ship: GULF EXPLORER, Port of Registry: SAINT JOHN, NB, 3/1957
- RG 12 Volume 72 File 177426 Former Name: Ship: GULF EXPLORER, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS, 6/1947
- RG 24 Volume 6714 File 8000-401/295 General Information - Harbour Craft 295
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)
