Vessel Profile

Ambler (H.M.C.S.)

Ambler (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1922 by Tebo Yacht Basin Co. in Brooklyn, NY.

Owners & Masters

She was owned by Canadian owners.

In 1940 she was an Armed Canadian Naval Yacht in the Royal Canadian Navy 1940-1945.

She was armed with three .303 machine guns.

She was rebuilt at Quebec Ciy QC Canada.

In 1941 she was a Tender to Stadacona.

In 1942 she was a Tender to Cornwallis.

She was paid off in 1945.

In 1947 she was sold into Greek registry.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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