Histoire
This tug was built in 1944 by Russel Bros. Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.
Notes historiques
This vessel was employed by the RCN as Harbour Tug at Halifax NS. This vessel sank August 18, 1945 while moving Prestonian; refloated. On June 11, 1962 this vessel sank at Lake Ontario off Thirty Mile Point.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1944 she was built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1947 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
In 1947 she was owned by National Gypsum (Canada) Ltd., Chiticamp. NS Canada.
In 1957 she was owned by J.P. Porter Co., Ltd., Montreal, QC Canada.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 01/03/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11574 (Auburnville)
- RG12 Accession B-15 1997-98/489 Volume 61 File 177428 Former Name: Auburnville, Ship: W.A.C. 5, Port of Registry: HALIFAX, NS, 8/1947
- RG24D-1-c Volume 6739 File 8000-491/60 General Information - HMCS AUBURNVILLE.
