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F.D. 2

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Registry #1 177593 (Canada) Registry #2 M.534 (RCAF) Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN# 22135
 
Name 1 1944 M.534 Babine (R.C.A.F.) Name 6
Name 2 1946 Babine Post (I) Name 7
Name 3 1973 F.D. 2 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1944 Place Nanaimo Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 55.7' x 16.3' x 7.2'
Builder Newcastle Ship Building Co. Ltd. Measurement (metric) 17m x 5m x 2.3m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 53 Type 1 Supply Vessel (Type III)
Registered Tonnage 34 Type 2 Fishboat, general
Engine 170bhp diesel engine (1944) Engine Manufacture Gray Motor Marine Co., Detroit, IL
Repower Repowered with a 240bhp 170hp diesel engine, by The Buda Co., Harvey, IL (1950) Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds Call Sign VXKC; CGFM
Pendant  # M.534 Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1946-1973 she was owned by The Minister of Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada. In 1973-1979 she was owned by Alan McPherson, Campbell River BC Canada. In 1979-1992 she was owned by Camal Ventures Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada. In 1979-2004 she was owned by Camal Ventures Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 2004-07-12
 
Named Features
Significance of Name Named for Babine Lake near Smithers BC.
 
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References
Canada List of Shipping; DHH 8000 Series Box 242 File 8; RG12 Reel T-11581 (F.D. 2); TC Vessel Registration Query System; https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Record?app=fonandcol&IdNumber=6359286&q_type_1=q&q_1=ship%20registration%20177593&ecopy=e011455897 (website viewed 04/03/2025);
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