Vessel Profile

M.L. 59 (H.M.C. M.L.)

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Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1942 by Minette-Shields Ltd. in Bracebridge, ON.

Historical Notes

In 1946 this vessel was purchased for $3,000. On 20/12/1947 this vessel was described as not being in operation. Fraser McKee states that "Commissioned into RCN: 26 May, 1942 Sold 1946 or 1947 Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal, for $3,000. On 20 December 1947 at St.Jean, Ile d’Orleans, "not in operation" Sold to J.S. Langlois, Savoy Shipping Ltd., Quebec, for $5,000. Sold Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp, NY (per Rodcoe, as 1st sale. Requires checking). (Not Rodco - see Q–095)"

Owners & Masters

In 1942-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Sorel QC Canada.

She was owned by J.S. Langlois, Savoy Shipping Ltd., QC Canada.

She was owned by Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp., NY.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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