Built in 1940 in Steveston BC by Nakade Boat Works as a fishing troller. In 1942 ownership was seized from her Japanese owners and transferred to The Crown. She served as a small patrol craft stationed at Esquimalt, and was also an examination tender to Yorke Island.
The file contains correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between WJR Beech, AA Stephens, FA Willsher with reference to JT Edmond.