Vessel Profile

M.847 Flamingo (R.C.A.F.)

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Story

This high speed rescue vessel was built in 1952 by US Coast Guard Shipyard in Wilmington, DE.

Historical Notes

This vessel was employed at R.C.A.F. Station Trenton

Owners & Masters

In 1952 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1965-1998 she served in the Royal Canadian Navy.

References

  • A.D. Baker (comp.) (1999)
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
  • RG 24 Volume 1245 File 1018 Pt 2 Equipment & Supplies - RCAF Equipment - Marine Crafts & Engines
  • RG 24 File 1901-D112 Vol1 Equipment for Marine Craft
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