Story
This work boat was built in 1934 by Green, Daniel in Newtown (Bonavista Bay).
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a harbour craft at St. John's Newfoundland. On 1968-10-10 this vessel was broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1934 she was owned by Newfoundland interests.
In 1941 she was owned by Job Barbour, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland.
In 1941-1946 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1963 she was owned by the Commissioner of Public Utilities for the Government of Newfoundland and the United Church of Canada.
In 1963-1968 she was owned by Herman Hastier, Boat Harbour, NL Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft. The Battle of Cape Matapan was a naval battle during the Second World War between the Allies, represented by the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia, and the Royal Italian Navy, from 27 to 29 March 1941. Cape Matapan is on the south-western coast of the Peloponnesian peninsula of Greece.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11854 (1958) (Ryerson)
- DHH 8000 Series 8000-173 Box 012 H.C. 62 - Naval messages, correspondence and photographs
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2025)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2025)
