Vessel Profile

H.C. 72

H.C. 72
Photo: RCN Official Photo H-739_DHH

Story

Historical Notes

The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at Halifax, NS.

Owners & Masters

She was the motor launch on HMCS Racoon.

She was removed from HMCS Racoon and used as a Harbour Craft.

In 1942 she was renamed H.C. 72.

In 1945 she was sold.

Name Significance

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

References

  • RG 24 Vol 5842 File 8000-401/72 General Information – Harbour Craft 72
  • DHH 81/520/8000 Box 173 File 021 H.C. 72 - Naval messages, memoranda, information sheets and photograph
  • Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
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