Story
This work boat was built in 1944 by Mason, Stanley G. in Tancook, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel sank July 1972, raised and broken up. Bryon Taylor states that "The Official Number 318294 was assigned to YFP 7 (ex YC 7 ex H.C. 237). Ref: RG 12 Volume 79 File 318294 Former Name: Ship: TO WA PAT Port of Registry: Halifax, NS, 7/1963 refers."
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1963 she was owned by Walter Partridge, Halifax, NS Canada.
In 1966 she was owned by Atlantic Salvage & Dredging Ltd., Halifax, NS Canada.
In 19072 she was owned by Federal Commerce and Navigation Co., Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered with a 165bhp diesel engine (1951) Gray Motor Co., Detroit, MI
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
