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Registry #1 | 170123 (Canada) | Registry #2 | HC.128 (RCN) | Registry #3 | |
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IMO# | MMSI# | VRN# |
Name 1 | 1938 | Oracle (I) | Name 6 | ||
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Name 2 | 1941 | Bytown (H.M.C.S.) | Name 7 | ||
Name 3 | 1942 | H.C. 128 | Name 8 | ||
Name 4 | 1945 | Oracle | Name 9 | ||
Name 5 | Name 10 |
Year Built | 1938 | Place | Brooklyn | Area | NY | Country | USA |
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Designer | (nk) | Measurement (imp) | 39.2’ x 11.4’ x 5.7’ |
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Builder | Wheeler Shipyards Inc. | Measurement (metric) | ?m x ?m x ?m |
Hull | Wood | Displacement | |
Gross Tonnage | 21.53 | Type 1 | Yacht, power-cruiser |
Registered Tonnage | 18.54 | Type 2 | Motor Boat |
Engine | 2-240bhp, 3.26nhp vertical four cycle gasoline engines (1938) | Engine Manufacture | Chrysler Engines |
Repower | Propulsion | Screw | |
Rebuilds | Call Sign | ||
Pendant # | HC.128 | Masters |
Owner(s) |
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In 1938 she was owned by G.D. Porteous, Montreal, QC. She was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy (for $1.00 per year). In 1945 she was returned to her owner G.D. Porteous, Montreal, QC. |
Fate | Registry closed | Date | 2010-10-30 |
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Named Features | |
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Significance of Name | The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft. |
Anecdotes |
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In 1940 this vessel was employed by the as a Harbour Craft at Gaspé, QC. In 1941 this vessel was moved to Ottawa, ON and commissioned as HMCS Bytown. In 1942 this vessel was designated as H.C. 128 and was moved to Three Rivers, QC. |
References |
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Freeman, David J. (2000); LAC RG12 Reel T-11592 (Oracle); LAC RG24 Volume 6017 File 8000-401/128 General Information - Harbour Craft 128 (ex BYTOWN ex ORACLE) |
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