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This patrol vessel was built in 1930 by Ditchburn Boats Ltd. in Orillia, ON.
Historical Notes
This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 022. Sister ship: Madawaska.
Owners & Masters
In 1930-1932 she was owned by the Canadian Preventive Service, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1932-1939 she was owned by the Royal Canadian mounted Police Marine Division.
In 1939 she was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy as a Canadian Naval Examination Vessel and served 1939-1945.
In 1946 she was turned over to Crown Assets and Disposal Corporation.
In 1947 she was owned by Adrien Collin, Montmagny, QC Canada.
Armament
Machine gun
Name Significance
Named for the bay separating New Brunswick from the Gaspe Peninsula.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
- R.C.M.P Annual Report for 1932
- RG18-F-1 Volume 3484 File 1200-82 Patrol Boat CHALEUR - 'H' Division (Parts 1-2)
- RG12 Reel T-11904 (1947) (Chaleur)
