2022.028.0014
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23 February 1911
Part of John A. Clarkson Fonds
Built in 1912 by the Collingwood Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. as a Canadian government lighthouse tender. In 1930-1940 she was owned by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries in Ottawa and from 1940 to 1970 she was owned by the Minister of Transport. She was in service for 55 years. Drawn by CRA and traced by PBT. Written right next to the information in pen is Yarrows Ltd. Collingwood Shipyard (1883-1986) located on the Great Lakes built over 200 ships including 23 warships for the Second World War. It was acquired by Canada Steamship Lines in 1945.
Clarkson, John A.