Story
This work boat was built in 1943 by Mason, Stanley G. in Tancook, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel was deployed by the RCN as a Harbour Craft at Louisburg NS Canada.
In 1969 this vessel was retired as "no longer seaworthy".
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1947-1969 she was owned by Reginald MacDonald, Souris PE Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt to 44.9' x 12.5' x 5.2'
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
- RG12 Volume 5394 Old war assets - Surplus ship lists Rg24D-1-c Volume 6712 File 8000-401/170 General Information - Harbour Craft 17
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)
