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This work boat was built in 1939 by Langille, Thomas in Lunenburg, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her at the naval ammunition depot in Bedford Basin NS. On 1977-04-06 this vessel was broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1941 she was owned by Christopher Harris, Halifax NS Canada.
In 1941 she was owned by Thomas Patterson, Halifax, NS Canada.
In 1943-1946 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was owned by Arthur Gilkie, Halifax, NS Canada.
In 1949 she was owned by Maxwell Forman, Halifax, NS Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Volume 813 File 9015-M43 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - MUSH M.V.
- LAC RG12 Volume 74 File 173454 Former Name: MUSH Ship: DUCHESS III, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS, 30/1946
- LAC RG24 Volume 6711 File 8000-401/159 General Information - Harbour Craft 159
- DHH 8000 Series Box 174 File 028 HC 159 - Naval messages, memoranda and photograph
