Histoire
This work boat was built in 1942 in Tiverton, NS.
Notes historiques
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."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1943 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was returned to her owner.
Signification du nom
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Références
- 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
