Story
This high speed rescue vessel was built in 1941 by Canadian Power Boat Co. Ltd. in Montreal, QC.
Owners & Masters
In 1941 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1951 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1966 she was owned by Hans Klyn, Tantallon, NS Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by a foreigner (US subject).
Name Significance
Named after the then current name one of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada.
Repower
Repowered with 2 – 145bhp 3nhp diesel engines by The Buda Co., Harvey, IL (1961)
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11930 (1971) (Nootka II)
- RG12 Accession B-15 1997-98/489 Box 32-35 File 326034 Ship: NOOTKA, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS, 2/1966
