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This tug was built in 1939 by Russell Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Historical Notes
This vessel was employed by the RCN as a Boom Defence Vessel at Gaspe QC.
Owners & Masters
In 1939 she was built as the R.J. Foote owned by Canada Dredging Co., Midland ON Canada.
In 1941-1942 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1943 she was purchased by the Royal \Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was purchased by Dorothy Nicholson, Hamilton, ON Canada.
In 1947 she was owned by Cornelius Bermingham, Hamilton, ON Canada.
In 1949-2019 she was purchased by Bermingham Construction Ltd. Hamilton, ON Canada.
In 2023-2024 she was owned by Soletanche Bachy Canada Inc., Hamilton ON Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 20/01/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11902 (1943) (R.J. Foote)
- RG12 Reel T-11599 (Ubique III) DHH 8000 Series Box 371 File 042 H.C. 93 - Correspondence, memoranda, information sheets and photograph
- RG24D-1-c Volume 5844 File 8000-401/93 General Information - Harbour Craft 93
