Fifer Yacht 1939

Fifer Yacht 1939
San Francisco, California (CA), US
Launched in Victoria, BC on November 11, 1939 as Gentleman's Yacht Fifer.

Originally commissioned for Captain William Crawford of the Empire Stevedoring Company as a retirement cruiser bound for Fifeshire, Scotland. The Canadian Military, however, directed her onto a different course. Outfitted with machine guns and armour-plated windows, the Fifer was converted into a patrol vessel for Japanese submarines, serving until the end of the war.
Launched in Victoria, BC on November 11, 1939 as Gentleman's Yacht Fifer.

Originally commissioned for Captain William Crawford of the Empire Stevedoring Company as a retirement cruiser bound for Fifeshire, Scotland. The Canadian Military, however, directed her onto a different course. Outfitted with machine guns and armour-plated windows, the Fifer was converted into a patrol vessel for Japanese submarines, serving until the end of the war.
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Links: fiferyacht1939.com
By: kjfitz

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@ 2016-01-30 12:21:39
Launched in Vancouver BC

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