Histoire
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1930 by Minette-Shields Ltd. in Bracebridge, ON.
Notes historiques
This vessel was employed by the RCN as the Admiral's barge for the Commander-in-Chief Northwest Atlantic.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1930 she was owned by George Fulford, Brockville, ON Canada.
From 1939 to 1945 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy (for $1.00 per year).
In 1952 she was owned by Peter Thomson, Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1961-1967 she was owned by Horace W. Miller, West Montreal QC Canada.
In 1973 she was owned by Richard Dixon, Sidney, BC Canada.
In 1974-1979 she was owned by Godfrey Harrison, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2004-2024 she was owned by Dennis R. Thomas and Marry Joy Thomas, Collingwood ON Canada.
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Remotorisation
Repowered with 2-266bhp diesel engines (2002)
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor 27/11/2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11590 (Moby Dick)
- LAC RG24 Volume 5841 File 8000-401/49 General Information - Harbour Craft 49
