Vessel Profile

Whistler (I)

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Story

This range boat (type iii) was built in 1942 in BC.

Historical Notes

In 1942 this vessel was based at Western Air Command, Coal Harbour, BC Canada. At the end of the Second World War this vessel was laid up in the ship boneyard at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC Canada. Vancouver Licence 12715

Owners & Masters

In 1942 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1946 she was owned by Aitken Tug & Barge Co., Vancouver, BC Canada.

References

  • Weicht, Chris (1997)
  • RG 12 Series A-1 Box Accn 1994-95/727 29 File 9250-33 Pt4 Vessels disposed of by Crown Assets
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/07/2018)
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