Vessel Profile

Adversus (I) (C.P.S.V.)

Adversus (I) (C.P.S.V.)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1931 by Ditchburn Boats Ltd. in Orillia, ON.

Historical Notes

This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 020. This vessel patrolled the North Sydney, NS area until 1933 when this vessel was stationed in Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937 this vessel returned to the east coast. This vessel was lost in a blizzard when this vessel ran aground on McNutt's Island near Shelburne NS in November 1945.

Owners & Masters

In 1931-1932 she was owned by the Canadian Preventive Service, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1932-1939 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian mounted Police Marine Section, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1939-1941 she served with the Royal Canadian Navy.

Armament

One .303 machine gun

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • RG18-F-1 Volume 3477 File 1200-57 Adversus, Code 7000 - 'H' Division
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
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