Story
This minesweeper, llewellyn-class was built in 1944 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
At the end of the Second World War this vessel was laid up in the ship boneyard at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC Canada.
In 1992 this vessel was laying in Lake Union WA USA. This vessel was later moved to Poulsbo WA USA where this vessel was reported to have sunk in the Summer of 2000.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1945 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1945-1948 she was owned by Crown Assets & Disposal Corporation, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1948-1971 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1971 she was owned by USA interests.
Repower
Repowered in 1952 with a 800hp diesel engine by Vivian Engine Works, Vancouver BC.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
