Story
This work boat was built in 1926 by Plank, Daniel in Louisburg, NS.
Historical Notes
Louisburg was the seized vessel W.A.F. taken over by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Marine Section in 1935. This vessel was sold commercial 28 July 1939 and on 05 August 1941 was purchased by the RCN. This vessel was a Canadian Naval Harbour Service Auxiliary in service as Sydney River 1941-1946. Her name was changed to Sydney River to avoid confusion with HMCS Louisburg.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1929 she was owned by Annie Forward, Lingan NS Canada.
In 1929 she was owned by James Kavanagh, New Waterford, NS Canada.
In 1933 she was seized by the Royal Canadian mounted Police Marine Section (Department of National Revenue).
In 1933-1939 she was owned by the Minister of Justice, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1939 she was owned by Roy H. Slater, North Sydney, NS Canada.
In 1941-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was sold.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Louisburg)
- LAC RG12 Volume 831 File 9015-S37 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - SYDNEY RIVER
- LAC RG24 Volume 5844 File 8000-401/100 General Information - Harbour Craft 100
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 08/03/2025)
