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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1929 by Wheeler Shipyards Inc. in Brooklyn, NY.
Historical Notes
On 01 July 01, 1944 this vessel was damaged by an explosion and fire and was declared a constructive total loss. This vessel was repaired and reregistered in 1950. This vessel was broken up on 1969-11-19.
Owners & Masters
In 1929 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1939 she was owned by William H.A. Olive, Montreal QC Canada.
In 1944 she was chartered (for $1.00 / year) by the Royal Canadian Navy as a Sea Cadet Training Vessel.
In 1945 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was sold.
In 1965 she was owned by Marjorie E. Cope, Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1959 she was purchased by Helga E. Hanson, Toronto, ON Canada.
References
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG 12 Reel T-11903 (1945) (Mahita)
- RG 12 Reel T-11908 (1950) (Mahita)
- RG 12 Reel T-11928 (1969) (Sunnfjord II)
- RG 24 Volume 6734 File 8000-481/18 General Information - HMCS MAHITA
