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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1916 by George S. Lawley & Sons Corp. in Neponset, MA.
Historical Notes
In 1940 this vessel was commissioned as H.M.C.S. Cougar at Esquimalt BC as a Canadian Naval Yacht, Armed on A/S patrol. This vessel was rebuilt with a 6 pound gun on the foc'sle.
In 1942 this vessel was transferred to Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1944 this vessel was transferred to Esquimalt as an Examination Vessel.
In 1945 this vessel was paid off by the RCN.
In 1950 this vessel was sunk in hurricane at Kingston Jamaica.
Owners & Masters
In 1916-1917 she was owned by W. Earl Dodge, New York City NY.
In 1917-1919 she was in commission with the United States Navy sssigned to the 3rd Naval District, Sabalo operated in the New York Harbor area on section patrol duty.
In 1921 she was owned by Van Lear Black, Baltimore MD.
In 1931-1935 she was owned by Albert Pack Corporation, Chicago IL.
In 1937 she was owned by Leila Post Montgomery, Battle Creek MI.
In 1940 she was purchased by Clarence Wallace, Vancouver BC for use by the Royal Canadian Navy as an armed yacht.
In 1946 she was owned by Jack Gilmore, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1946 she was owned by Bearl Scott, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948 she was transferred to US registry and owner moved to Pasadena CA.
Armament
2 × 3-pounder guns; 1 × 6-pounder;
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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