Vessel Profile

YFP-47

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Story

This work boat was built in 1944 by K. MacAlpine & Sons in Shelburne, NS.

Historical Notes

The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at Saint John NB

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1965 she was owned by Louis, M. Ritchie, Saint John, NB Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by Joseph Cronin, Saint John, NB Canada.

In 1973 she was owned by Ronald Becket, Saint John, NB Canada.

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)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
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