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Registry #1 | 171717? (Canada) | Registry #2 | HC.298 (RCN) | Registry #3 | |
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IMO# | MMSI# | VRN# |
Name 1 | 1939 | Weetiebud | Name 6 | ||
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Name 2 | 1944 | H.C. 298 | Name 7 | ||
Name 3 | 1945 | Weetiebud | Name 8 | ||
Name 4 | 1948 | Beaver No.1 | Name 9 | ||
Name 5 | Name 10 |
Year Built | 1939 | Place | Meteghan | Area | NS | Country | Canada |
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Designer | (nk) | Measurement (imp) | 44.1' x 11.0' x 5.4' |
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Builder | Meteghan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. | Measurement (metric) | ?m x ?m x ?m |
Hull | Wood | Displacement | |
Gross Tonnage | 18.16 | Type 1 | Yacht, power-cruiser |
Registered Tonnage | 15.55 | Type 2 | Work Boat |
Engine | 1–12bhp 2.24nhp gasoline engine (1939) | Engine Manufacture | Chrysler Engines |
Repower | Propulsion | Screw | |
Rebuilds | Call Sign | ||
Pendant # | HC.298 | Masters |
Owner(s) |
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In 1939 she was owned by Chas. Fuller, Yarmouth, NS. In 1944 she was in service for chartered ($1.00 per year) by the Royal Canadian Navy at Cornwallis NS 1944-45. In 1945 she was returned to her owner, Chas. Fuller, Yarmouth, NS. In 1948 she was sold to Stanley O’Brien, Yarmouth, NS. In 1959 she was sold foreign. |
Fate | Registry closed | Date | 1959-11-09 |
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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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This vessel served at HMCS Cornwallis |
References |
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Freeman, David J. (2000); Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017); LAC RG12 Reel T-11916 (1959) (Wheetiebud); LAC RG24 Volume 6714 File 8000-401/298 General Information - Harbour Craft 298 (ex WEETIEBUD); DHH 8000 Series Box 219 File 062 HC 298 - Photograph, Particulars, Lloyd's Register of Shipping |
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