Histoire
This work boat was built in 1940 by H.D. Deagle in Dartmouth, NS.
Notes historiques
The RCN employed her as a Boom Defence Vessel Sydney, NS. This vessel was broken up 1968-10-07.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1940 she was owned by W.V. Matthews, Dartmouth, NS Canada.
In 1940 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was purchased by the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Centre Island, Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1968 she was owned by Canadian interests.
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 50bhp diesel Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL (1954);
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11854 (1968) (Esperanza III)
- LAC RG12 Box 30 File 9250-33 Pt8 Vessels Disposed of by Crown Assets
- LAC RG24 Volume 5840 File 8000-401/33 General Information - Harbour Craft 33
- DHH 8000 Series Box 172 File 059 General Information – HC 33
