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H.C. 168 (ex-Motor Boat of H.M.C.S. Prince David)

H.C. 168 (ex-Motor Boat of H.M.C.S. Prince David)
Photo: RCN Official Photo E-5186_DHH

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Historical Notes

The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at HMCS Naden.

Owners & Masters

She was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

She was a Motor Boat from HMCS Prince David.

In 1945, she was allocated to HMCS Naden.

Name Significance

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

References

  • Taylor, Bryon (Email to Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
  • RG 24 Volume 6712 File 8000-401/168 General Information – Harbour Craft 168
  • DHH 81/520/8000 Box 174 File 037 H.C. 168 - Naval messages, memoranda, information card and photograph
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