Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1960 by Harley S. Cox & Sons in Shelburne, NS.
Historical Notes
Mrs. D.A. McKinnon, wife of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner D.A. McKinnon, acted as the sponsor for the launching on January 19, 1960. The vessel was accepted February 09, 1960. Patrol boat Acadian departed Halifax, NS on May 01, 1960 for its base at Harbour Breton, Newfoundland. The Acadian was later transferred to Fortune, NL Canada. Acadian served as a tender to HMCS Donnacona. This vessel was issued a Warrant to wear the the Blue Ensign 307 (1960). Sister Ships: Adversus (II), Captor (II), Detector (II), Interceptor (II).
Owners & Masters
In 1960-1974 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1975 she was transferred to Crown Assets and Disposal Corporation on March 17, 1976 and was transferred to the Canadian Navy.
In 1996 she was declared surplus and sold.
References
- RCMP Archives GS-1200-52 P/V Acadian Historical Carding Summary' RG18-F-1 Volume 3627 File 1200-200-52 RCMP P/V 'ACADIAN' Code 200-5
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
- Blackman, Raymond V.B. (1964)
- Moore, Captain John (1983)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
