Historia
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1926 by Gidley Boat Co. Ltd. in Penetanguishene, ON.
Notas históricas
This vessel served as a tender to HMCS Prevost, August 1943 to January 1946.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1926 she was owned by George Williams, Goderich, ON Canada.
In 1928 she was purchased by Thomas W. Seagram, Waterloo, ON Canada.
In 1943 she was chartered (for $1.00/year) by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was returned to her owner, Thomas W. Seagram, Waterloo, ON Canada. On 1966-06-03 she was owned by USA interests.
Referencias
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Gagnon, Karl (2010)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG 12 Reel T-11921 (1963) (Shirl)
- RG24 Volume 6739 File 8000-490/50 General Information - HMCS SHIRL
- DHH 8000 Series Box 178 File 014 SHIRL - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photograph
