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M.197 Cormorant (R.C.A.F.) If you have images associated with this Vessel, please contact us at
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Registry #1 | 179594 (Canada) | Registry #2 | M.197 (RCAF) | Registry #3 | |
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IMO# | MMSI# | VRN# |
Name 1 | 1940 | M.197 Cormorant (R.C.A.F.) | Name 6 | ||
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Name 2 | 1948 | Cormorant II | Name 7 | ||
Name 3 | Name 8 | ||||
Name 4 | Name 9 | ||||
Name 5 | Name 10 |
Year Built | 1940 | Place | Vancouver | Area | BC | Country | Canada |
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Designer | (nk) | Measurement (imp) | 37.0' x 8.8' x 4.1' |
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Builder | (nk) | Measurement (metric) | ?m x ?m x ?m |
Hull | Wood | Displacement | |
Gross Tonnage | 9 | Type 1 | Patrol vessel |
Registered Tonnage | 6 | Type 2 | Work Boat (scout boat) |
Engine | 2-142hp gasoline engines (1940) | Engine Manufacture | Chrysler Engines |
Repower | Repowered 1960 with Caterpillar D-320 desel engines. | Propulsion | Twin Screw |
Rebuilds | Call Sign | Y8OB | |
Pendant # | M.197 | Masters |
Owner(s) |
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In 1940-1946 she was acquired by the Royal Canadian Air Force for service based at Patricia Bay BC. In 1948-1953 she was owned by Northern Pulpwood Ltd., Vancouver BC. In 1957-1958 she was owned by R.C. Gildersleeve. In 1961-1963 she was owned by The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC. |
Fate | Registry closed | Date | 1963-07-22 |
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Significance of Name |
Anecdotes |
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The Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd., operated this vessel out of Butedale as a 'scout boat' - the "eyes and ears" of the company. On July 22, 1963 this vessel was destroyed by fire after hitting the rock bluff on Lewis Island adjacent to the mouth of the Skeena River. |
References |
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993); Canada List of Shipping; Weicht, Chris (1997); List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document); |
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