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This work boat was built in 1921 by Trenholme, Manuel in Upper Cape, NB.
Historical Notes
This vessel was employed by the RCN for DEMS Stores at Halifax. This vessel was damaged in collision with an RN SubmarineJune 09, 1944. This vessel was broken-up and disposed by burning January 11, 1945.
Owners & Masters
In 1923-1926 she was owned by Harry and Ernest Wood, Melrose NB Canada.
In 1926-1928 she was purchased by George Toombs, Charlottetown, PE Canada.
In 1928-1939 she was owned by Lewis Beaton, Bonshaw, PE Canada.
In 1939 she was owned by George Lund, Charlettown, PE Canada.
In 1940-1941 she was owned by William E. Cruikshanks, Halifax NS Canada.
In 1941 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (E. Nancy Lee)
- LAC RG24 Volume 5841 File 8000-401/45 General Information - Harbour Craft 45
- DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 071 H.C. 45 - Naval messages, memoranda, information card and photographs. recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/02/2025)
