Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1944 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
Her registry closed on 25/11/1951 and was reopened 29 June 1959. On 25/11/1987 this vessel was destroyed by fire and sank in Howe Sound BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1947 she was owned and operated by the Canadian Army Pacific Command Water Transport Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.
In 1947-1951 she was owned by the British Columbia Attorney General, Victoria BC for the British Columbia Provincial Police.
In 1950-1958 she was owned by the Royal Canadian mounted Police Marine Section.
In 1960-1965 she was owned by Bendickson Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1975-1979 she was owned by Broughton Towing Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1980 she was owned by Fairway Towing & Salvage Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1983-1987 she was owned by Island Merchant Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Name Significance
Brigadier James "Buster" Sutherland Brown (June 28, 1881 - April 14, 1951) was a Canadian military officer best known for drafting a contingency war plan in 1921 to invade and occupy several American border cities.
Repower
Repowered with a 120hp engine (1947); Repowered with a 290hp engine (1960); Repowered with a 525bhp engine (1965); A Jenbach engine was installed in 1967; the 348 Cat was installed in 1969;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
- LAC Reel T-11595 (Sea Comet)
