Vessel Profile

Kingston (R.C.M.P.)

Kingston (R.C.M.P.)
Photo: Alberta Archives

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1930c.

Historical Notes

Kingston, an Arctic trading schooner-design, was stationed at Aklavik NWT in the Arctic and transported personnel and supplies to and from Herschel Island YT. In April 1933 this vessel was transferred to the Fort Smith NWT Detachment.

In 1935 this vessel was renamed Fort Smith.

Owners & Masters

In 1930 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

In 1945 she was declared surplus and sold.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
  • Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the Year Ending September 30, 1930
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