Geschichte
This work boat was built in 1941 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Historische Notizen
The RCN employed her as a despatch boat at St. John's Newfoundland. On 1944-01-14 this vessel was de-accessioned after a survey.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
She was owned by the United States Army.
In 1942 she was purchased from the United States Army by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Namensbedeutung
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Referenzen
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG24 Volume 5845 File 8000-401/117 General Information - Harbour Craft 117
- DHH 8000 Series Box 173 File 066 H.C. 117 - Naval messages, memoranda, information card, and photographs
