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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1930 by Pusey & Jones, Wilmington DE USA.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed this vessel was a tender to HMCS Cataraqui.
Owners & Masters
In 1930 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1939 she was purchased by James Edington, Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1941 she was chartered (for $1.00/year) by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1947 she was returned to her owner, James Edington, Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1952 she was owned by Lake-of-Bays Pleasure Boats Ltd., Toronto, ON Canada. On 1954-10-27 this vessel was owned by foreign (USA) owners.
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt in 1941.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Gagnon, Karl (2010)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11847 (1954) (Magedona)
- RG 24 Volume 6713 File 8000-480/8 General Information - HMCS MAGEDOMA
- DHH 8000 Series Box 177 File MAGEDOMA - Naval messages, correspondence, information card, and photograph
