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This work boat was built in 1922 by Gardiner, James S. in Liverpool, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her in Halifax NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1922-1925 she was built for Lewis Barkhouse, Digby, NS Canada.
In 1925-1940 she was owned by Frank L. Anderson. Digby, NS Canada.
In 1940 she was owned by Lewis Barkhouse, Digby, NS Canada.
In 1940-1958 she was owned by the Minister of National Defence for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1958 she was owned by Stanley MacKenzie, Westphal, Halifax County, NS Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by Canadian interests.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
In 1942 she was repowered by a 225bhp (3nhp) gasoline engine by Sterling Engine Co., Buffalo NY.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11900 (1940) (Jessie May)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11585 (Kanawan) LAC RG12 Volume 88 File 141655 Ship: KANAWAN, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS, 74/1958
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 005 H.C. 55- Naval messages, information sheets and photograph
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2025)
