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Skimmer V

Skimmer V
Photo: RCN Official Photo NF- 2119_DHH

Histoire

This motor boat, skimmer was built in 1940.

Notes historiques

The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at St. John's Newfoundland.

Propriétaires et capitaines

She was a small stores craft acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy as a Canadian Naval Harbour Craft in service during the Second World War.

In 1945 she was reported lost by Flag Officer Newfoudland.

Signification du nom

The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.

Références

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Taylor, Bryon (Email to Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
  • RG24 Volume 6712 File 8000-401/173 General Information - Harbour Craft 173[ DHH 81/520/8000 Box 174 File 042 H.C.173 - Naval messages, correspondence,,inquiry re theft of craft and photographs
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