Vessel Profile

Grenfell (R.C.M.P.)

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Story

This harbour defence patrol craft was built in 1944 by Walter Pinaud's Yacht Yard in Baddeck, NS.

Historical Notes

This vessel served on the East Coast based out of Bagotville QC.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1946 she was in service with the Minister of National Defence, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1946-1959 she was in service with the Royal Canadian mounted Police.

In 1959 she was owned by Gabriel Caron, Ste-Anne Pocatiere, QC Canada.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - John MacFarlane 09/04/2016)
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - John MacFarlane 14/05/2017)
  • Warrant to Fly Blue Ensign: 209
  • Sister Ships: Big Bend, Brule (1st), Carnduff, Chilcoot, Cutknife, Little Bow, Moosomin, Shaunavon, Slideout (1st), Standoff (1st), Tagish (2nd) and Willow Bunch
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