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This patrol vessel was built in 1958 by Canadian Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. in Kingston, ON.
Historical Notes
This vessel was used as a high speed patrol craft by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This vessel had a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. This vessel had twin rudders. This vessel had a complement of 16. This vessel served as a reserve navy training vessel at Halifax NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1958 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Marine Division based in Halifax NS Canada.
In 1973 she was transferred to the Canadian Navy.
In 1996 she was sold.
In 2016-2019 she was owned by Sealand Shipping Services Ltd., Baie Verte QC Canada.
In 2023-2022 she was owned by Sealand Shipping Services Ltd., Springdale NL Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 2 – 2500bhp Napier Deltic diesel engines
References
- Blackman, Raymond V.B. (1964)
- Moore, Captain John (1983)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Warrant to fly the Blue Ensign 293 (1958)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
- RCMP Archives GS-1200-200-34 P/V Fort Steele Historical Carding Summary
- RCMP Quarterly 24-3 p193
