Vessel Profile

Higgitt

Higgitt
Photo: Ray Warren June 8, 2024 Vancouver BC

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1992 by Shore Boat Builders Ltd. in Richmond, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a high speed catamaran. This vessel was a Class 1 patrol craft. This vessel was capable of 36 knots. This vessel was stationed on the Pacific Coast.

Owners & Masters

In 1992 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 2014-2019 she was transferred to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Toronto ON Canada.

In 2023-2026 she was owned by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ottawa ON Canada.

Name Significance

She was named for Commissioner Higgitt, CStJ

References

  • Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
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