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This work boat was built in 1942 by McWilliam, George F. in Newcastle, NB.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed this vessel at Rigolet Labrador.
In 1980 the Registrar of shipping noted that this vessel was "out of existence".
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1943 she was owned by George F. McWilliam, Newcastle NB Canada.
In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Minister of National Revenue, Ottawa Canada.
In 1952-1980 she was owned by The International Grenfell Association, St. John's NL Canada.
Name Significance
The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
Repower
Repowered in 1948 with a 44bhp diesel engine by The Bergius Co. Ltd., Glasgow UK
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017)
- LAC RG12 Reel T-11902 (1943) (Autumn Leaf)
- LAC RG12 Volume 770 File 9015-A31 REQUISITIONING OF SHIPS - WAR MEASURES - AUTUMN LEAF
- LAC RG24 Volume 6712 File 8000-401/191 General Information - Harbour Craft 191
- DHH 8000 Series Box 174 File 058 H.C. 191 - Naval messages, correspondence, memoranda and photograph
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 13/02/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2025)
