Vessel Profile

YC-15 (C.N.A.V.)

Work Boat 1944 Canada Wood

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Story

This work boat was built in 1944 by Rafuse, S.S. in Bridgewater, NS.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1956 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Name Significance

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

References

Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
DHH 81/520/8000 Box 373 File 027 H.C. 260 - Naval messages

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	YC-15 (C.N.A.V.)
Also Known As	H.C. 260, YC-15 (C.N.A.V.) (1946), YFP-15 (C.N.A.V.) (1956)
Pendant	HC.260; YC.15; YFP.15;

Construction

Year Built	1944
Builder	Rafuse, S.S.
Location	Bridgewater, NS, Canada
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Work Boat
Dimensions	46.0' × 12.3' × 5.3'
Propulsion	Screw

Registry

Registry 1	HC.260 (RCN)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No
Service	Royal Canadian Navy

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