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H.C. 87

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Registry #1 172103 (Canada) Registry #2 HC.87 (RCN) Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1939 New America Name 6
Name 2 1942 H.C. 87 Name 7
Name 3 1945c New America Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1939 Place Victoria Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 34.0' x 10.2' x 5.6'
Builder Armstrong Bros. Shipyards Measurement (metric) ?m x ?m x ?m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 13 Type 1 Fishboat, general
Registered Tonnage 9 Type 2 Work boat
Engine 1 - 35bhp, 1nhp diesel engine (1939) Engine Manufacture Vivian Engine Works, Ltd, Vancouver, BC
Repower Repowered with a 110bhp, 1nhp gasoline engine Chrysler Corp, Detroit, MI (1943); Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds Call Sign
Pendant  # HC.87 Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1940 she was owned by Harold Manson, Ladysmith, BC. In 1941-1942 she was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy. In 1945 she was returned to her owner, Harold Manson, Ladysmith, BC. In 1947-1949 she was owned by Mrs. Mildred Bothwick, North Vancouver BC. In 1949-1962 she was owned by Lawrence H. Ewart, Kyuquot BC.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 1962-01-26
 
Named Features
Significance of Name The Initials "H.C." stood for Harbour Craft.
 
Anecdotes
The RCN used her for for light towing and general duties at Esquimalt BC. On 1962-01-26 this vessel was destroyed by fire and was a total constructive loss.
 
References
Canada List of Shipping; Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON; Freeman, David J. (2000)Email (Bryon Taylor-Nauticapedia 2017); LAC RG 12 Reel T-11901 (1941) (New America); LAC RG 12 Reel T-11920 (1962) (New America); LAC RG 24 Volume 5843 File 8000-401/87 General Information - Harbour Craft 87;
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