Story
This fishboat, gillnetter was built in 1939 in BC.
Historical Notes
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee). This vessel was requisitioned as a Fishermen’s Reserve Vessel, but was used as a Harbour Craft at the Degaussing Range at Esquimalt. This vessel is often shown named Y.M.N.W. 2650 but this is incorrect. This vessel was employed by the RCN at the Degaussing Range at Esquimalt BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1941 this vessel was seized by the Custodian of Enemy Property (Frank Shears), Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1942 her ownership was transferred to His Majesty the King (Japanese Fishboat Disposal Committee).
In 1942 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was sold out of service.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Popp, Carol (1988)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG24 Volume 6710 File 8000-401/126 General Information - Harbour Craft 126 (GILLNETTER 2650)
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 075 H.C. 126 - Naval messages, memorandum, information sheets and photographs
