Histoire
This range boat (type iii) was built in 1942 by Greavette Boats Ltd. in Gravenhurst, ON.
Notes historiques
This vessel was stationed at Patricia Bay BC Canada.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1942-1945 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1945-1970 she was owned by Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1970 she was owned by Cecil Neil, Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1971-2008 she was owned by Donald H. Watson, Courtenay BC Canada.
Signification du nom
Named after the lapwing a bird of the plover family.
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/07/2018)
- RG12 Series A-1 Accession 1994-95/727 Box 30 File 9250-33 Pt 4 Vessels Disposed of by Crown Assets
- RG12 Reel T-11596 (Shearwater II)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/03/2025)
