Q117
1945, Halifax, Nova Scotia. John G. Mackenzie collection
Builder:Grew Boats Limited Penetang, Ont. |
Commissioned:November 16, 1943 |
Launched:November 6, 1943 |
Disposal:August 3, 1945 |
Career:
Retained in 1945, transferred to RCMP and renamed Fort Steele.
Not commissioned, returned by RCMP in 1946 and sold by WAC for $6,000 to L.A. Schackleton, Town of Mount Royal, Quebec.
In June 1947 Mr.Shackleton took her to New York City and intended to bring the Fairmile to Toronto in May 1948. (as per Mr.Shackleton’s letter dated February-11,1948).
Owner (1953-54) : Robert Tilley Ltd., St. John’s, Newfoundland and renamed Supertrader (# 195981).
Owner (from 1956 and 1960) : Brookfield Ice Cream Ltd., St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Owner (1965) : Eric G. Earle, Carbonear, Newfoundland, for cargo.
Owner (1972-1980+) : Earle Freighting Services Ltd., St-John’s and Carbonear, Newfoundland.
March 23, 1998, register closed (Transport Canada).
Other pictures of Q117
Origin unknown
Gary Penelton collection
Surrender of U-889 to the RCN off Shelburne, Nova-Scotia on 13 may 1945-William Gard collection
May 1945. Shelburne, Nova Scotia. U-boat surrender.Members of U-889’s crew being brought into port on Q117. Library and Archives Canada / PA-173341
RCMP Fort Steele
Supertrader
Polar Clipper
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