Vessel Profile

Harca

Harca
Photo: RCN Official Photo H-754_DHH

Story

This work boat was built in 1934 by E. Embree & Sons in Port Hawkesbury, NS.

Historical Notes

The RCN employed this vessel as a harbour craft at Shelburne, NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1934-1940 she was owned by MacKenzie Irish & MacDonald Ltd., Pictou NS Canada.

In 1940-1946 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Minister of National Defence (Naval Service) for the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was sold out of service.

Name Significance

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • LAC RG12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (Marmat)
  • LAC RG12 Volume 8-8 File 9015-M6 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES – MARMAT
  • LAC RG24 Volume 5842 File 8000-401/61 General Information - Harbour Craft 61
  • Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2025)
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