Vessel Profile

H.C. 219

H.C. 219
Photo: RCN Official Photo SY-5-8-5_DHH

Story

This work boat was built in 1942 in Tiverton, NS.

Historical Notes

The RCN employed her as a Harbour Craft at Sydney, NS. Bryon Taylor notes: "The photograph shows HDC219, but this was a local initiative. This vessel was used locally as a relief Harbour Defence Craft, but was not officially redesignated as a HDC."

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1945 she was returned to her owner.

Name Significance

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

References

  • Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
  • LAC RG24 Volume 6713 File 8000-401/219 General Information - Harbour Craft 219
  • DHH 8000 Series Box 175 Box 008 H.C. 219 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photograph
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