Vessel Profile

M.T.B. 491 (H.M.C.)

Motor Torpedo Boat, G -class 1944 UK Wood

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Story

This motor torpedo boat, g -class was built in 1944 by British Power Boat Co. in Hythe.

Owners & Masters

She was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

References

Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	M.T.B. 491 (H.M.C.)
Pendant	MTB.491

Construction

Year Built	1944
Builder	British Power Boat Co.
Location	Hythe, UK
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Motor Torpedo Boat, G -class
Propulsion	Screw

Registry

Registry 1	MTB.491 (RCN)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No
Service	Royal Canadian Navy

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