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This boom attendant vessel was built in 1943 by J.H. LeBlanc Shipbuilding Co. in Weymouth, NS.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a Boom Maintenance Vessel at Shelburne, NS.
Owners & Masters
In 1943-1945 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1947she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1947 she was owned by Louis Garson, Yarmouth, NS Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by Reginald D. Rosar, Shelburne, NS Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- RG 12 Volume 62 File 177430 Ship: W.A.C. 7, Port of Registry: HALIFAX,NS, 10/1947
- RG 12 Reel T-11928 (1969) (W.A.C. 7)
- Rg 24 Volume 6711 File 8000-401/163 General Information - Harbour Craft 163
