Ship Details |
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M.291 Fulmar (R.C.A.F.)Photo Credit: Unknown |
Registry #1 | M.291 (RCAF) | Registry #2 | Registry #3 | ||
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IMO# | MMSI# | VRN# |
Name 1 | 1930 | Fulmar (IV) | Name 6 | ||
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Name 2 | 1942 | M.291 Fulmar (R.C.A.F.) | Name 7 | ||
Name 3 | Name 8 | ||||
Name 4 | Name 9 | ||||
Name 5 | Name 10 |
Year Built | 1930 | Place | Fuirline | Area | Scotland | Country | UK |
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Designer | (nk) | Measurement (imp) | 39.1' x 8.7' x 4.4' |
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Builder | Wm. Fife & Son | Measurement (metric) | ?m x ?m x ?m |
Hull | Wood | Displacement | |
Gross Tonnage | 7.68 | Type 1 | Range Boat (Type III) |
Registered Tonnage | 7.24 | Type 2 | Yacht, power-cruiser |
Engine | Engine Manufacture | (nk) | |
Repower | Repowered with a 25bhp, 1nhp gasoline engine, Gray Marine Motor Co., Detroit MI (1957) | Propulsion | Screw |
Rebuilds | Call Sign | SL5F | |
Pendant # | M.291 | Masters |
Owner(s) |
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In 1930 she was built for the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1947 she was sold. In 1957 she was owned by John Balmer, Vancouver, BC. In 1966 she was sold to Istvan Vagvolgyi, Vancouver, BC. |
Fate | Registry closed | Date | 0000-00-00 |
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Named Features | |
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Significance of Name | Named for a sea bird. |
Anecdotes |
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In 1942-1945 this vessel was a Range Boat (Type III) acquired by the RCAF for service based at Prince Rupert BC for towing Baldwin Hydrofoils for bombing practice. this vessel was laid up at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC after the Second World War. |
References |
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Weicht, Chris (1997); Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018); RG12 Reel T-11581 (Fulmar); |
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