Vessel Profile

Foundation Fafnir

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Story

This scow (dump) was built in 1928 by Davie Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Ltd. in Levis, QC.

Historical Notes

During the Second World War this vessel was employed at Gaspe QC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1928-1936 she was owned by The Foundation Co. (Quebec) Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1936-1940 she was owned by Foundation Maritime Ltd., Halifax NS Canada.

In 1940-1946 she owned by H.M. the King for service in the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1954 she was owned by Russell Construction Co. Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1954-1961 she was owned by Russell Construction Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1961-1962 she was owned by Balfour realty Co. (Canada) Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1962-1963 she was owned by C.A. Pitts General Contractor Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1963-1966 she was owned by Surfbank Industries Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by C.A. Pitts Construction & Holding Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1944 she was converted to a naval gate vessel by Canadian Dredge & Dock Co. Ltd.

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